
Cheap Homes for Rent in School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)
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1115 W 1st St

1115 W 1st St
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School Street Commons, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in School Street Commons?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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School Street Commons 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,226 | $2,150 | $2,295 |
School Street Commons 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the School Street Commons Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trilein Village Apartments | Studio-Remodel | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pines | Upper Level | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - End Non-Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Prairie Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Lake Shore Park | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Trailside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom (Original Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | Studio | Studio ,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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