Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reunion Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 3161 SW Sharmin Ln

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3161 SW Sharmin Ln

AnkenyIA50023
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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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Belmont Point Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
Student Housing
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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Twin Gates Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates Townhomes

1558 SW Twin Gates DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Grant Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Townhomes

3001-3015 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Attivo Trail Ankeny
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
Senior Living
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Reunion, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reunion Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Reunion area of Des Moines, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $640. The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Reunion apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath3BR,3BA$640
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1SardiniaStudio,1BA$1,059
Roseann LoftsRoseann 2nd/3rd Floor 1 Bed Suite1BR,1BA$1,115
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthIvoryStudio,1BA$1,150
The Franklin ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 2nd and 3rd Floor Interior1BR,1BA$1,200
Pointe 28Betty2BR,2BA$1,220
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1,367
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reunion, IA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reunion 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 Reunion apartment is the Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reunion apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
The Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The District BrownstonesDistrict Brownstones 2 Bed Interior Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
3119 SW Sharmin Lane3119 SW Sharmin Lane2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$1.38
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
The Franklin ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.67

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Reunion, Ankeny, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Reunion, Ankeny, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Reunion Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reunion?

The cheapest apartment in Reunion is Roseann Lofts which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Reunion costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Reunion?

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 1 regular apartments in Reunion 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 Reunion?

Cheap apartments in Reunion have an average cost of $542 which is $1,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reunion.

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