
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (6 Rentals)
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901 SE Oralabor Rd, Unit 21
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Tradition, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tradition?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tradition Studio Apartments | $1,096 | $1,005 | $1,150 |
Tradition 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $975 | $1,699 |
Tradition 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $865 | $2,726 |
Tradition 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,395 | $2,600 |
Tradition 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $630 | $2,460 |
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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 Campus View Student Housing priced from $500. Belmont Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Peach Tree | B4 - PT | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tradition area is the $1.34 price per square foot Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed End Unit Model at Cove at Prairie Trail in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Tradition apartment is the District Brownstones 2 Bed End Unit Model at District Brownstone Townhomes starting at $1,925 with a $1.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
District Brownstone Townhomes | District Brownstones 2 Bed End Unit | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - End Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Peach Tree | B4 - PT | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD W/Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
901 SE Oralabor Rd, Unit 21 | 901 SE Oralabor Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tradition Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tradition?
The cheapest apartment in Tradition is Oakwood Place which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Tradition costs $1,767.
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 5 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 $609 which is $1,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tradition.
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