Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Weigel Plaza Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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402 SE 11th St

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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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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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Twin Gates Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Gates Townhomes

1558 SW Twin Gates DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Grant Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Townhomes

3001-3015 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021

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Attivo Trail Ankeny
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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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 1 Bed unit found at Maple Apartments priced from $795. Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here are the most affordable Weigel Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,088
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1,199
The Standard at Prairie Trail2nd Floor (A1) ADA1BR,1BA$1,200
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1,217
Pointe 28Anson Signature1BR,1BA$1,335
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1,367
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthGinger Townhome1BR,1BA$1,500
The Franklin ApartmentsA33BR,3BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Weigel Plaza, IA

As of June 09, 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 A3 Model at The Franklin Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.36 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
The Franklin ApartmentsA33BR,3BA$1.36
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthGinger Townhome1BR,1BA$1.41
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.29
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Pointe 28Anson Signature1BR,1BA$1.71
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Roseann LoftsRoseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner1BR,1BA$1.74
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81

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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 Maple Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Weigel Plaza costs $1,760.

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 $293 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Weigel Plaza.

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