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

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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
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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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Peach Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Village on State2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$847
Belmont Manor2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$865
Lake Shore ParkB22BR,1BA$900
Peach TreeB4 - PT2BR,1BA$975
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (New Building)1BR,1BA$975
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM-Remodel2BR,1BA$988
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Street LoftsSS 2 bed units interior2BR,2BA$0.93
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.12
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.13
Lake Shore ParkB52BR,1BA$1.15
Peach TreeB4 - PT2BR,1BA$1.13
Belmont Manor2 BD W/Balcony2BR,1BA$1.05
Village on State2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$0.99
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ankeny. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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