Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayes Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Belmont Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Hayes Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Belmont Manor2 BR Central Air Balcony2BR,1BA$795
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$821
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Acres, IA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes Acres area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hayes Acres apartment is the Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.52
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.08
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Lake Shore PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.05
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Lake Shore ParkB12BR,1BA$1.04
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06

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Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Hayes Acres is Ankeny Park Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Hayes Acres costs $1,477.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayes Acres?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Hayes Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hayes Acres?

Cheap apartments in Hayes Acres have an average cost of $381 which is $1,096 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayes Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

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