Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 702 NW Chapel Dr

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

702 NW Chapel Dr

AnkenyIA50023

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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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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes 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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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, 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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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waywin Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waywin Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $640. Oakwood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $766. Here are the most affordable Waywin Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath3BR,3BA$640
Oakwood PlaceAsh 40%1BR,1BA$766
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$800
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$873
Lake Shore ParkA11BR,1BA$890
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waywin Acres 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 Waywin Acres apartment is the Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed Interior Unit Model at The Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,775 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waywin Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
The Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.25
3119 SW Sharmin Lane3119 SW Sharmin Lane2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Pine MeadowsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.23
Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.00
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90

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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waywin Acres Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waywin Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waywin Acres Apartment is $766 at Oakwood Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waywin Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waywin Acres is starting from $675 at Campus View Student Housing.

What is the most affordable Waywin Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waywin Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campus View Student Housing and starts from $640.

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