Cheap Apartments for Rent in the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $600 (20 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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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 Timberland at Crestbruck priced from $859. Lake Shore Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable School Street Commons apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$859
Lake Shore ParkB42BR,1BA$945
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$977
Lake Shore ApartmentsA1 - Red Rock1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1 Model at Lake Shore Place in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $977. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the B1 Model at Lake Shore Park starting at $945 with a $1.16 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.
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.12
Lake Shore ParkB12BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Shore ApartmentsA2 - Saylor Rock1BR,1BA$1.55
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32

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 $1,090 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 $945 at Lake Shore Park.

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