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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA

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  • 1 bd $640+
    2 bd $651+
    Base rent
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    The Village At Westchester

    4.0 (11)
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $663+
    2 bd $690+
    3 bd $867+
    Base rent
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    Plaza Manor

    3.5 (3)
    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $800

  • 6 units available
    1 bd $765
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
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    Beaverdale Housing LLC

    3.5 (19)
    1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $791+
    2 bd $878+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Westchester Square

    4.0 (5)
    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 22 units available
    Studio $799+
    1 bd $1,199+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Altoona Towers

    5.0 (2)
    1414 Adventureland Drive Suite 4111, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $900

  • 6450 Merle Hay Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    11 units available
    1 bd $850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Brick Towne At Johnston

    4.5 (227)
    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $873+
    2 bd $1,218+
    3 bd $1,347+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Oakland Pointe

    615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $883+
    2 bd $1,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Spruce Pointe

    1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $895+
    Total monthly cost
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    Lake Shore Park

    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $895+
    1 bd $1,095+
    2 bd $1,295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Destination 141

    4.5 (4)
    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $924
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Des Moines Street Village

    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $931+
    2 bd $1,089+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Crescent Chase

    4.5 (5)
    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 15 units available
    Studio $950+
    1 bd $971+
    2 bd $1,020+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Timberland At Crestbruck

    3.0 (1)
    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $950+
    3 bd $1,253+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Place

    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $978+
    2 bd $1,363+
    3 bd $1,471+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $999+
    2 bd $1,085+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Saylorville Lakeside

    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,003+
    2 bd $1,263+
    Base rent
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    Fieldstream Apartment Homes

    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,017
    2 bd $1,216
    3 bd $1,632
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Sixth Avenue Flats

    3.5 (5)
    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Pet friendly
  • 9 units available
    1 bd $1,025+
    2 bd $1,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Brick Towne At Piper

    4.5 (257)
    600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,065+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Peach Tree

    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,215+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Sterling At Prairie Trail Phase 2

    4.5 (14)
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,215+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Sterling At Prairie Trail

    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,108+
    1 bd $1,368
    2 bd $1,597+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sterling At Prairie Trail North

    4.5 (18)
    1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Johnston Gardens Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    5705 NW 57Th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly
  • Ask for Pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Frank Smith Center

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 9-16-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $950 and $1,848.

How many cheap rentals are available in Ankeny, IA on RentCafe?

There are 64 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

The average Ankeny, IA cheap apartment size is 864 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

Cheap apartments in Ankeny, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

A cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Ankeny, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Ankeny, IA has never been easier. We feature 238 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Ankeny, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Ankeny, IA? The average apartment rent in Ankeny is $1,425 per month so any rental south of $1,140 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ankeny, IA rents go as low as $640/mo.