
Homes for Rent in Ankeny, IA Under $2,000 (63 Rentals)


4407 NE Timber Ln

223 NE 45th Ln

413 SW Westlawn Dr

3635 NE Kara Ln

3648 NE Marissa Ln

3619 NE Kara Ln

3649 NE Marissa Ln

3204 NW Greenwood St

3220 NW Greenwood St
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1318 SW Lynn Dr

3087 NW Irvinedale Dr

1631 NE Crossing Oaks Ln

1005 NE Kamies Ln

4005 NE 2nd Ln

3640 NE Marissa Ln

3639 NE Kara Ln

4825 NE McDougal Ln

1333 NE Crossing Oaks Dr

1313 NE Crossing Oaks Dr
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1219 NE Crossing Oaks Dr

2537 NW 17th St

4006 NW Northwood Ln

4612 NE Milligan Ln

1617 SW White Birch Cir

166 NE 23rd Ln

3161 SW Sharmin Ln

1262 SE Village View Ln

1606 NW Prairie Lakes Dr

3032 SW Arlan Ln
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3164 SW Arlan Ln

1123 SE Village View Ln

3005 SW Sharmin Ln

1228 SE Village View Ln

1110 NE 6th Ln

1145 SE Village View Ln

802 NW Greenwood St, Unit 49

318 Autumn Park Dr

1108 NE 7th Ln

612 SW Des Moines St
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1206 SW Franklin Dr

1115 SW 11th St

2079 NW Hickory Ln

1207 NE 5th Ln

215 NW Arlan Dr

401 SW Elm St, Unit 205

405 SW Elm St

310 NW Chapel Dr

1923 NW Hickory Ln

2021 NW Hickory Ln
Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ankeny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,395 | $800 | $1,895 |
| Ankeny 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,017 | $1,395 | $2,700 |
| Ankeny 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,228 | $1,895 | $2,575 |
| Ankeny 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ankeny
What type of rentals are currently available in Ankeny?
There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA with pricing that ranges from $530 to $3,585. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ankeny ranging from $725 to $2,700.
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 $725 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,794.
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 $655 to $3,585, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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