Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (156 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Belmont Point Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont 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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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Pine Tree Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021

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Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$611
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Legacy MeadowsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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 Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartment is the 3 Bdrm Townhome Model at Prairie Pointe Student Living starting at $685 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.52
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.94
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Village at WestchesterHarrison II2BR,1BA$0.92
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is under $665.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville costs $2,210.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

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 95 regular apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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 Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville have an average cost of $182 which is $2,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Ankeny Saylorville.

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