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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1200

Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1200. 220 Rentals Available
220 Rentals Available

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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,133
    Base rent
    4.5 (18)
    1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    Studio $908+
    1 bd $939+
    2 bd $1,004+
    Base rent
    3.0 (1)
    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    Studio $1,074+
    1 bd $1,090+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    902 E 1St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 16 units available
    2 bd $949+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $977+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,035+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,020+
    Base rent
    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 16 units available
    1 bd $1,025+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (257)
    600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $1,150
    Base rent
    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $950+
    Base rent
    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    4.5 (14)
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • More Rentals Near Ankeny, IA

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,050
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    6365 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 42 units available
    1 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (227)
    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,022+
    2 bd $1,136+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,190
    Base rent
    3.5 (1)
    5705 NW 57Th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $548+
    2 bd $648+
    Base rent
    100 5409 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    2800 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 6 units available
    2 bd $920
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    3560 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $920
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    3560(E) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 24 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,120+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (36)
    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    2715 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Large Closets
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When were prices and availability in Ankeny, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 12 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Ankeny, IA?
What type of rental buildings are in Ankeny, IA?

In Ankeny, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Ankeny's rentals, 78% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Ankeny, IA under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Ankeny, IA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Ankeny, IA, where the average rent is $1,117 per month, there are 220 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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