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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 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $500. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $547. Here are the most affordable Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$690
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$695
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville area is the $0.93 price per square foot SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartment is the Upper Level Model at The Pines starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 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.
State Street LoftsSS 2 bed units interior2BR,2BA$0.93
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
1106 Clinton Ave, Unit 31106 Clinton Ave2BR,1BA$0.95
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Village on State2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$0.99
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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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 490 Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,974. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Ankeny Saylorville ranging from $945 to $3,500.

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 $945 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,955.

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 $736 to $2,974, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $630.

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