Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Weigel Plaza Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
Student Housing
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, 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 Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes priced from $1,025. Oakwood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Weigel Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Oakwood PlaceThe Ash1BR,1BA$1,050
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthIvoryStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Weigel Plaza, IA

As of January 11, 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 3 Bdrm Townhome Model at Prairie Pointe Student Living starting at $685 with a $0.52 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
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.52
Redwood AnkenyRosewood2BR,2BA$1.41
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - Interior Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Pointe 28Vail - Classic3BR,2BA$1.27
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1103 Building (B)2BR,2BA$1.13
The Franklin ApartmentsA2S2BR,2BA$1.41
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom Townhome - Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Oakwood PlaceThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.56
Roseann LoftsRoseann - Brand NEW 2nd/3rd Floor 1 Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$1.68

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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 Oakwood Place which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Weigel Plaza costs $1,520.

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 16 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 $415 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Weigel Plaza.

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