Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Springwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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property at 402 SE 11th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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402 SE 11th St

AnkenyIA50021

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property at 1209 SE Village View Ln

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 3145 SW Arlan Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3145 SW Arlan Ln

AnkenyIA50023
property at 3161 SW Sharmin Ln

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3161 SW Sharmin Ln

AnkenyIA50023

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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons 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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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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Springwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Springwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Springwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood Place priced from $780. Sterling of Prairie Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Springwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood PlaceAsh 40%1BR,1BA$780
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,059
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,136
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1,150
The Franklin ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Standard at Prairie Trail2nd Floor (A1) No Balcony1BR,1BA$1,225
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1,300
Pointe 28Anson Signature1BR,1BA$1,335
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springwood, IA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springwood area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Springwood apartment is the 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) Model at Tradition Pointe starting at $1,367 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthGinger Townhome1BR,1BA$1.46
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom Townhome - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Pointe 28Anson Signature1BR,1BA$1.71
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1.66
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1.91
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio ,1BA$1.86

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Springwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ankeny. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Springwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Springwood is at Sterling of Prairie Trail listed at $1,059.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Springwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Springwood Apartment is $780 at Oakwood Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Springwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Springwood is starting from $1,136 at Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Springwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Springwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tradition Pointe and starts from $1,583.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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