Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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
Student Housing
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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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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021

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Tradition, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tradition Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tradition area of Des Moines, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $640. 602 SE Grant St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath3BR,3BA$640
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,004
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 2nd and 3rd Floor Interior1BR,1BA$1,050
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,080
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan D1BR,1BA$1,100
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthIvoryStudio,1BA$1,150
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1,195
Pointe 28Betty2BR,2BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tradition 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 Tradition apartment is the Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed Interior Unit Model at The Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,775 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tradition apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
The Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.25
District Brownstone TownhomesDistrict Brownstones 2 Bed Interior Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Chalet at Prairie Trail TownhomesChalet - End Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.50
3119 SW Sharmin Lane3119 SW Sharmin Lane2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.37
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tradition Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tradition Apartment is $766 at Oakwood Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tradition is starting from $675 at Campus View Student Housing.

What is the most affordable Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campus View Student Housing and starts from $640.

Expert Rental Resources

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