Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

702 NW Chapel Dr

AnkenyIA50023

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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Belmont Point Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Cheapest Available School Street Commons Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the School Street Commons area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Trailside Apartments priced from $795. Trilein Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable School Street Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$800
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$846
Lake Shore ParkA11BR,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.44 price per square foot Ledgewood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,096. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Chalet - End Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for School Street Commons apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AnkenyLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Chalet at Prairie Trail TownhomesChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.00
Lake Shore ApartmentsA3 - Rathbun1BR,1BA$1.73
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.21
Lake Shore ParkA11BR,1BA$1.32
218 NW Chapel Dr, Unit Chapel218 NW Chapel Dr1BR,1BA$1.49
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan D1BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap School Street Commons Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom School Street Commons Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom School Street Commons Apartment is $795 at Trailside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom School Street Commons Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in School Street Commons is starting from $800 at Trilein Village Apartments.

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