Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1319 SE Delaware Ave

$1,399

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$1,399
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1319 SE Delaware Ave

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
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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree 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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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021

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Twin Gates Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates Townhomes

1558 SW Twin Gates DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Grant Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Townhomes

3001-3015 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Attivo Trail Ankeny
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oakwood Place priced from $927. District Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood PlaceIronwood 40%2BR,1BA$927
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Studio (ADA)1BR,1BA$990
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,080
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor ADA1BR,1BA$1,150
The Franklin ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,226
The Standard at Prairie Trail1st Floor (A1) No Patio1BR,1BA$1,240
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1,300
Emerald Reserve Ankeny1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA

As of July 24, 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 Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement Model at Elm St Villas starting at $2,600 with a $0.94 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
Elm St VillasElm St - Ranch Finished Basement3BR,3BA$0.94
Prairie TrailsPrairie Trail - 44BR,3BA$1.02
Pointe 28Conley Signature3BR,2BA$1.34
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.41
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome1BR,1BA$1.66
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1.77
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tradition Apartment is $990 at District Lofts Apartments.

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 $927 at Oakwood Place.

What is the most affordable Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe 28 and starts from $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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