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

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the School Street Commons area of Ankeny.

property at 209 SW School St

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 SW School St

AnkenyIA50023

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property at 402 SE 11th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

402 SE 11th St

AnkenyIA50021
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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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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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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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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 602 SE Grant St priced from $825. Timberland at Crestbruck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable School Street Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$867
Lake Shore ParkB42BR,1BA$995
Lake Shore ApartmentsA1 - Red Rock1BR,1BA$1,112
Redwood AnkenyLedgewood2BR,2BA$1,968

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.35 price per square foot Ledgewood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Henderson Park neighborhood starting from $1,968. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the B1 Model at Lake Shore Park starting at $995 with a $1.23 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 AnkenyLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.35
Lake Shore ParkB12BR,1BA$1.23
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Lake Shore ApartmentsS4 - Sun ValleyStudio ,1BA$1.65
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap School Street Commons Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in School Street Commons?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in School Street Commons is at Timberland at Crestbruck listed at $867.

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 $1,106 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.

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