Cheap Homes for Rent in School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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School Street Commons, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

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 Apartments priced from $740. Trailside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 Village ApartmentsStudio-RemodelStudio,1BA$740
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the School Street Commons area is the $0.95 price per square foot Upper Level Model at The Pines in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value School Street Commons apartment is the Chalet - End Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Springwood 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.
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Lake Shore ParkB62BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.03
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1.49
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (Original Building)1BR,1BA$1.49
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about School Street Commons

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

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in School Street Commons, IA with pricing that ranges from $740 to $2,796. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in School Street Commons ranging from $1,195 to $2,295.

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 $1,195 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,855.

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