Apartments for Rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA (651 Rentals)

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Ankeny. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with little ones? this neighborhood is a favorite section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and great education resources for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is a must-have. Outer Ankeny Saylorville is a highly-rated area for having parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has emerged as one of the best-regarded higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area ranks as one of our preferred neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Ankeny Saylorville

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville area of Ankeny, IA?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 651 available Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartments priced from $530 to $3,059, with an average monthly rent of $1,336.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

There are currently 131 Studio Apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville with rent ranges from $605 to $1,562 with an average price of $989.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville ranges from $562 to $2,261 with an average monthly rent of $1,220.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville range from $643 to $2,798. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,316.

How expensive are Outer Ankeny Saylorville Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 116 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $3,059 - averaging $1,753 for the location.

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