Cheap Homes for Rent in School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $900 (7 Rentals)

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209 SW School St

AnkenyIA50023

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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. Timberland at Crestbruck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $859. 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
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$859
Lake Shore ParkB52BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $1.15 price per square foot C1 Model at Lake Shore Place in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,266. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,323 with a $1.34 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 PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.15
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$1.18
Lake Shore ApartmentsA1 - Red Rock1BR,1BA$1.57
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32
Trilein VillageSterling SignatureStudio ,1BA$1.93

Frequently Asked Questions about School Street Commons

What type of rentals are currently available in School Street Commons?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA with pricing that ranges from $770 to $2,600. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in School Street Commons ranging from $950 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in School Street Commons?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in School Street Commons ranges from $950 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,763.

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