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property at 2009 NW Hickory Ln

$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2009 NW Hickory Ln

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property at 702 NW Chapel Dr

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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702 NW Chapel Dr

AnkenyIA50023

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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 Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor 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
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath3BR,3BA$640
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$647
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The AspenPine Classic1BR,1BA$678

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of April 12, 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 Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartment is the 955 Parker Blvd Model at 955 Parker Blvd, Unit 403 starting at $1,145 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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
955 Parker Blvd, Unit 403955 Parker Blvd2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.00
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 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 $678.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville costs $1,661.

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 21 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 $387 which is $1,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Ankeny Saylorville.

Expert Rental Resources

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