Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Weigel Plaza Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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property at 802 SW 3rd St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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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

Available Aug 1

1319 SE Delaware Ave

AnkenyIA50021
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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons 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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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Weigel Plaza, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Weigel Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Weigel Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Oakwood Place priced from $927. District Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Weigel Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood PlaceIronwood 40%2BR,1BA$927
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Studio (ADA)1BR,1BA$990
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor ADA1BR,1BA$1,150
The Franklin ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,226
The Standard at Prairie Trail1st Floor (A1) No Patio1BR,1BA$1,240
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1,300
Emerald Reserve Ankeny1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Pointe 28Conley3BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Weigel Plaza, IA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Weigel Plaza 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 Weigel Plaza 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 Weigel Plaza 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
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome1BR,1BA$1.66
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1.77
District FlatsDistrict Flats 1st Floor - 1 Bed ADA1BR,1BA$1.91
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Weigel Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Weigel Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Weigel Plaza is District Lofts Apartments which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Weigel Plaza costs $1,648.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Weigel Plaza?

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 Weigel Plaza 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 Weigel Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Weigel Plaza have an average cost of $327 which is $1,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Weigel Plaza.

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