
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (62 Rentals)
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1913 W 1st St, Unit 104

1624 NW 5th St

602 SE Grant St

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206 SW State St, Unit 5

Timberland at Crestbruck

Lake Shore Park

1913 W 1st St, Unit 201

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901 SE Oralabor Rd, Unit 4

401 SW elm St
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310 NW Chapel Dr

Brick Towne at Signature Village

Lake Shore Apartments

401 SW Elm St

1718 NW Pine Rd

Lake Shore Place

405 SW Elm St

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Pine Meadows

Uptown Lofts
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Pointe 28

215 NW Arlan Dr

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Roseann Lofts

Ashbrooke

201 SW State St

The Franklin Apartments

The Standard at Prairie Trail

802 SW 3rd St

Skyline Lofts
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1607 NW 2nd St

1805 SW White Birch Cir, Unit #14

District Flats

1961 Four Seasons Dr

Windsor Village Condos

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Vintage Lofts - Ankeny

Tradition Pointe

Emerald Reserve Ankeny

Sterling at Prairie Trail North

Prairie Lakes
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1319 SE Delaware Ave

3142 SW Sharmin Ln

306 NW State St

PineTree Apartments

Autumn Ridge

Fletcher Estates

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Parkview Terrace Apartments

Trailside Apartments

Walnut Ridge
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waywin Acres Studio Apartments | $876 | $770 | $1,070 |
| Waywin Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $775 | $1,750 |
| Waywin Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $870 | $2,801 |
| Waywin Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Waywin Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $920 | $500 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 62 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trilein Village | Sterling Signature | Studio,1BA | $770 |
| 218 NW State St | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Lake Shore Park | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $916 |
| Oakwood Place | Ironwood 40% | 2BR,1BA | $927 |
| Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lake Shore Apartments | A1 - Red Rock | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $977 |
| District Lofts Apartments | District 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| Elm St Villas | Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Pointe 28 | Conley Signature | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Lake Shore Park | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 218 NW State St | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 206 SW State St, Unit 5 | 206 SW State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 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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