Cheap Homes for Rent in Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 209 SW School St

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 SW School St

AnkenyIA50023

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property at 402 SE 11th St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

402 SE 11th St

AnkenyIA50021

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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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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 602 SE Grant St priced from $825. Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special 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
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 CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$868
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Oakwood PlaceIronwood 40%2BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA

As of May 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 Henderson Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Waywin Acres apartment is the Ledgewood Model at Redwood Ankeny starting at $1,989 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Henderson Park 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
Redwood AnkenyLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.37
Oakwood PlaceOak MKT3BR,2BA$1.38
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Pine MeadowsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.32
Lake Shore ParkB12BR,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$1.04
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waywin Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Waywin Acres?

There are currently 112 Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $6,513. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waywin Acres ranging from $950 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waywin Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waywin Acres ranges from $950 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,890.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waywin Acres?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waywin Acres range from $685 to $6,513, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,449 to $2,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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