Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hayes Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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property at 1209 SE Village View Ln

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

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property at 721 NE 6th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 12

721 NE 6th St

AnkenyIA50021

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property at 1116 NE 7th Ln

$1,575

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$1,575

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 31

1116 NE 7th Ln

AnkenyIA50021

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 2 Beds unit found at Applewood Properties priced from $875. Timberland at Crestbruck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $908. Here are the most affordable Hayes Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$908
Lake Shore ParkB52BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Acres, IA

As of July 09, 2026 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 Prairie Trail - 4 Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,500 with a $1.02 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 TrailsPrairie Trail - 44BR,3BA$1.02
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.13
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.19
Lake Shore ParkB22BR,1BA$1.21

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayes Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Hayes Acres?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Hayes Acres, IA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $3,063. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayes Acres ranging from $1,425 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hayes Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hayes Acres ranges from $1,425 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,847.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hayes Acres?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hayes Acres range from $685 to $3,063, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $1,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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