
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waywin Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waywin Acres Studio Apartments | $1,047 | $847 | $1,150 |
Waywin Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $800 | $1,500 |
Waywin Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $795 | $2,717 |
Waywin Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,280 | $2,600 |
Waywin Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $630 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Waywin Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waywin Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $500. Village on State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Waywin Acres 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 |
Village on State | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | Studio | Studio,1BA | $847 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Lake Shore Park | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Peach Tree | B4 - PT | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom (New Building) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Trilein Village Apartments | 2 BDRM-Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $988 |
Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waywin Acres area is the $0.93 price per square foot SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Waywin Acres apartment is the Upper Level Model at The Pines starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waywin Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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State Street Lofts | SS 2 bed units interior | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Pines | Upper Level | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Lake Shore Park | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Peach Tree | B4 - PT | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD W/Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Village on State | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaywin Acres, Ankeny, IA
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Best Local Schools in Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waywin Acres Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waywin Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Waywin Acres is Trailside Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Waywin Acres costs $1,767.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waywin Acres?
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 Waywin Acres 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 Waywin Acres?
Cheap apartments in Waywin Acres have an average cost of $526 which is $1,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waywin Acres.
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