
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tradition area of Ankeny.


602 SE Grant St

405 SW Elm St

District Lofts Apartments

401 SW Elm St, Unit 205

Pointe 28

Uptown Lofts

Roseann Lofts
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Sterling at Prairie Trail North

Siena Crossing

The Franklin Apartments

1216 SW Des Moines St

District Flats

The Standard at Prairie Trail
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612 SW Des Moines St

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Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes

318 Autumn Park Dr

3142 SW Sharmin Ln

Emerald Reserve Ankeny

1145 SE Village View Ln

1228 SE Village View Ln
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Tradition Pointe

3032 SW Arlan Ln

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1815 SW White Birch Cir #5

3161 SW Sharmin Ln

Autumn Ridge

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Peach Tree
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Belmont Park Apartments

1218 SE Belmont Dr

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1115 SW 11th St

1123 SE Village View Ln

3164 SW Arlan Ln

3005 SW Sharmin Ln

1262 SE Village View Ln
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradition Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $1,080 | $1,133 |
| Tradition 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $562 | $1,750 |
| Tradition 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $895 | $2,549 |
| Tradition 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $655 | $3,603 |
| Tradition 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $530 | $2,300 |
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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 602 SE Grant St priced from $895. District Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Tradition apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 602 SE Grant St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| District Lofts Apartments | District Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Interior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Sterling of Prairie Trail | Sardinia | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Roseann Lofts | Roseann 1st Floor 1 Bed Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Franklin Apartments | New 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Pointe 28 | Anson Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| District Flats | District Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oakwood Place | Ash 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,217 |
| The Standard at Prairie Trail | 2nd Floor (A1) No Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1,326 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA
As of September 08, 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 Georgetown neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Tradition apartment is the Cascade Falls - Ranch 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| Prairie Trails | Cascade Falls - Ranch | 3BR,3BA | $1.05 |
| Four Grand Brownstones - Ankeny | Four Grand Brownstones - Interior | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Prairie Pointe Student Living | 3 Bdrm Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.50 |
| 1815 SW White Birch Cir #5 | 1815 SW White Birch Cir #5 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 602 SE Grant St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Pointe 28 | Anson Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tradition Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tradition?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tradition is at Sterling of Prairie Trail listed at $1,080.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tradition Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tradition Apartment is $1,025 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 $895 at 602 SE Grant St.
What is the most affordable Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tradition Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tradition Pointe and starts from $1,606.
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