Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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property at 402 SE 11th St

$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 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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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Maple Apartments priced from $795. 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 Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,059
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,088
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1,199
The Standard at Prairie Trail2nd Floor (A1) ADA1BR,1BA$1,200
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1,217
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
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthGinger Townhome1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA

As of June 09, 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 A3 Model at The Franklin Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.36 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 Franklin ApartmentsA33BR,3BA$1.36
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthGinger Townhome1BR,1BA$1.41
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.29
Pointe 28Anson Signature1BR,1BA$1.71
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1.74
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Tradition, Ankeny, IA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tradition Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tradition?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tradition is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tradition?

The cheapest apartment in Tradition is Maple Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Tradition costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tradition?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Tradition that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tradition?

Cheap apartments in Tradition have an average cost of $262 which is $1,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tradition.

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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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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