Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (62 Rentals)

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property at 201 SW State St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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201 SW State St

AnkenyIA50023
property at 802 SW 3rd St

$1,250

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802 SW 3rd St

AnkenyIA50023

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property at 1319 SE Delaware Ave

$1,399

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, 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 Studio unit found at Trilein Village priced from $770. 218 NW State St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Waywin Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trilein VillageSterling SignatureStudio,1BA$770
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$895
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$916
Oakwood PlaceIronwood 40%2BR,1BA$927
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Lake Shore ApartmentsA1 - Red Rock1BR,1BA$965
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$977
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Studio (ADA)1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA

As of July 25, 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 Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement Model at Elm St Villas starting at $2,600 with a $0.94 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
Elm St VillasElm St - Ranch Finished Basement3BR,3BA$0.94
Pointe 28Conley Signature3BR,2BA$1.34
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.41
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.12
Lake Shore ParkB12BR,1BA$1.10
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
206 SW State St, Unit 5206 SW State St1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 Timberland at Crestbruck which is listed at $916, while the average apartment in Waywin Acres costs $1,596.

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 4 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 $460 which is $1,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waywin Acres.

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