Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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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

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 Oakwood Place priced from $773. Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood PlaceAsh 40%1BR,1BA$773
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$914
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA

As of March 11, 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 Prairie Trail - 3 Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 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
Prairie TrailsPrairie Trail - 33BR,3BA$1.05
District Brownstone TownhomesDistrict Brownstones 2 Bed End Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.52
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.41
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Pointe 28Anson II1BR,1BA$1.66
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1Veneto1BR,1BA$1.59

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Tradition, Ankeny, IA

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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 $773 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 $914 at Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes.

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 $1,520.

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