Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reunion Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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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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 2 Beds unit found at 602 SE Grant St priced from $825. District Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Reunion apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 4th Floor Interior Unit1BR,1BA$950
Vintage Lofts - AnkenyVintage Lofts - 2nd Floor 1 Bed North1BR,1BA$1,075
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,080
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 Bed Suite1BR,1BA$1,099
Pointe 28Betty2BR,2BA$1,170
The Franklin ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1,200
The Standard at Prairie Trail2nd Floor (A1) No Balcony1BR,1BA$1,225
Emerald Reserve Ankeny1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reunion, IA

As of August 18, 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 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 Reunion 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
Redwood AnkenyHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1.42
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.50
Chalet at Prairie Trail TownhomesChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.41
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan C2BR,2BA$1.39
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Vintage Lofts - AnkenyVintage Lofts - 1st Floor Interior Unit1BR,1BA$1.62
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 Bed Suite1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 a cheap apartment in Reunion?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Reunion is under $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Reunion?

The cheapest apartment in Reunion is District Lofts Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Reunion costs $1,478.

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 10 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 $304 which is $1,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Reunion.

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