Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
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2050 Four Seasons 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Belmont Manor2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$865
Peach TreeB4 - PT2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed End Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.34
District Brownstone TownhomesDistrict Brownstones 2 Bed End Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.41
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Peach TreeB4 - PT2BR,1BA$1.13
Belmont Manor2 BD W/Balcony2BR,1BA$1.05
901 SE Oralabor Rd, Unit 21901 SE Oralabor Rd2BR,1BA$1.09
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Tradition, Ankeny, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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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