Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes 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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School Street Commons, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Trilein Village Apartments priced from $740. Trailside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable School Street Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trilein Village ApartmentsStudio-RemodelStudio,1BA$740
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$852
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$902
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$911

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $0.95 price per square foot Upper Level Model at The Pines in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Chalet - End Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Springwood 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.
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Lake Shore ParkB62BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.03
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1.49
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (Original Building)1BR,1BA$1.49
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

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School Street Commons, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $825 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 $902 at Lake Shore Place.

What is the most affordable School Street Commons Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap School Street Commons Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines and starts from $1,350.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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