Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $795 (39 Rentals)

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property at 3001 30th St

$1,130

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3001 30th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 4704 Valdez Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

4704 Valdez Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 1145 SE Village View Ln

$1,375

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$1,375
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1145 SE Village View Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 4003 79th St

$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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property at 872 Edgewater Dr

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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872 Edgewater Dr

Polk CityIA50226
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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 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
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
319 Franklin Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$599
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Legacy MeadowsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of August 25, 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 Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement Model at Elm St Villas starting at $2,600 with a $0.94 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
Elm St VillasElm St - Ranch Finished Basement3BR,3BA$0.94
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.50
1083 NW Greenwood St, Unit 10831083 NW Greenwood St2BR,1BA$0.92
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.98
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Ankeny Saylorville

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

There are currently 514 Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA with pricing that ranges from $530 to $3,059. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville ranging from $795 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Ankeny Saylorville ranges from $795 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville range from $655 to $3,059, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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