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2080 NW Hickory Ln
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Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ankeny Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ankeny, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville neighborhood priced from $699. Trailside Apartments in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ankeny apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$699
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$842
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$854
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ankeny 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 Ankeny apartment is the Prairie Trail - 3 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 Ankeny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Prairie TrailsPrairie Trail - 33BR,3BA$1.05
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Woodland Reserve Apartments3L 1342 sf3BR,2BA$1.03
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.05
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.52
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1103 Building (B)2BR,2BA$1.14
Lake Shore PlaceC13BR,2BA$0.93
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ankeny

What type of rentals are currently available in Ankeny?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA with pricing that ranges from $655 to $6,664. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ankeny ranging from $750 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ankeny?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ankeny ranges from $750 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,749.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ankeny?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ankeny range from $685 to $6,664, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,429 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $655.

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