
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Weigel Plaza Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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Weigel Plaza, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Weigel Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Weigel Plaza Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $740 | $1,480 |
Weigel Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $850 | $1,720 |
Weigel Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $865 | $2,835 |
Weigel Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $500 | $2,600 |
Weigel Plaza 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $500 | $2,460 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Weigel Plaza Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Weigel Plaza Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Weigel Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Prairie Pointe Student Living priced from $500. Campus View Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Weigel Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prairie Pointe Student Living | 4 Bdrm Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $500 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
Trilein Village Apartments | Studio-Remodel | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Ashbrooke Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Weigel Plaza, IA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Weigel Plaza area is the $1.34 price per square foot Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit Model at Cove at Prairie Trail in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Weigel Plaza apartment is the 3 Bdrm Townhome Model at Prairie Pointe Student Living starting at $500 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Weigel Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
Prairie Pointe Student Living | 3 Bdrm Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.38 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - Interior Non-Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1103 Building (B) | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lake Shore Park | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Weigel Plaza, Ankeny, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Weigel Plaza Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Weigel Plaza?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Weigel Plaza is under $1,082.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Weigel Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Weigel Plaza is Ashbrooke Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Weigel Plaza costs $1,850.
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 6 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 $683 which is $1,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Weigel Plaza.
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