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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
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$611
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$636
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of December 29, 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
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.00
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$0.91
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 507 Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $8,777. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville ranging from $650 to $6,500.

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 $650 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,333.

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 $685 to $8,777, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $655.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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