Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Lake Shore Place priced from $799. Timberland at Crestbruck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $816. Here are the most affordable School Street Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$799
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$816
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Lake Shore ParkB42BR,1BA$846
Trilein Village Apartments1 BDRM-Remodel1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.40 price per square foot Rosewood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $1,806. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Three Bedroom A Model at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,328 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Georgetown 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 AnkenyRosewood2BR,2BA$1.40
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.08
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - Interior Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$0.91
Lake Shore ApartmentsA4 - Saylorville1BR,1BA$1.60
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.21
Lake Shore ParkA11BR,1BA$1.25
Trilein Village Apartments1 BDRM-Remodel1BR,1BA$1.35

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 $816 at Timberland at Crestbruck.

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 $799 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 Lake Shore Place and starts from $999.

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