Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $645 (28 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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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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310 NW Chapel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

310 NW Chapel DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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NW Ash Dr.
3 Bedroom Apartments

NW Ash Dr.

1801-1911 NW Ash DrAnkeny, IA 50023

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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 Studio unit found at Trilein Village priced from $770. 602 SE Grant St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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 VillageSterling SignatureStudio,1BA$770
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$840
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$936
Lake Shore ApartmentsA1 - Red Rock1BR,1BA$951
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$970
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,272
Chalet at Prairie Trail TownhomesChalet - Interior Non-Patio2BR,2BA$1,650
Redwood AnkenyHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1,907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.42 price per square foot Haydenwood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $1,907. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Chalet - Interior Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 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 AnkenyHaydenwood2BR,2BA$1.42
Chalet at Prairie Trail TownhomesChalet - Interior Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Lake Shore ParkB72BR,1BA$1.17
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.07
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.17
Lake Shore ApartmentsS1 - Sun ValleyStudio ,1BA$1.70

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 $955 at Lake Shore 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 $825 at 602 SE Grant St.

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 Prairie Lakes and starts from $1,461.

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