Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (181 Rentals)

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209 SW School St

AnkenyIA50023

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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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MORT II
1 Bedroom Apartments

MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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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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310 NW Chapel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

310 NW Chapel DrAnkeny, IA 50023

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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. Highland Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. 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
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Clover Creek0/1 - GrandStudio,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Legacy MeadowsS1 Partial RenoStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of May 27, 2026 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 Henderson Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartment is the Centennial Pointe West Model at Centennial Pointe West starting at $2,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Georgetown 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
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2B OG2BR,1BA$1.03
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is at Clover Creek listed at $597.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Outer Ankeny Saylorville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Ankeny Saylorville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Homes (55+ Community) and starts from $975.

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