Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1200
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Studio $906+1 bd $927+2 bd $988+Base rent3.0 (1)918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $1,056+1 bd $990+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)902 E 1St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,080+Base rent2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $895+Total monthly cost725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $965+Total monthly cost202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,025+Total monthly cost2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,002+Base rent4.5 (9)1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,000+Base rent4.5 (257)600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $950+Base rent4.5 (88)1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,050+Base rent4.0 (131)1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly
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Rent specials 4 units availableStudio $1,080+Base rent4.5 (14)2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking -
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1 bd $1,050Total monthly cost Income restricted6365 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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40 units available1 bd $800+2 bd $1,100+Base rent4.5 (227)6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $999+2 bd $1,055+Total monthly cost408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $548+2 bd $648+Base rent4.0 (9)100 5409 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,195+Base rent5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $8252 bd $880+3 bd $1,145Base rent Income restricted4.0 (5)3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $1,000Base rent3.0 (3)2800 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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6 units available1 bd $8252 bd $9203 bd $1,145Base rent Income restricted4.0 (3)3560 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher -
7 units available1 bd $8252 bd $9203 bd $1,145Base rent Income restricted5.0 (1)3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Apply online • Cat friendly
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9 units available1 bd $8252 bd $880+3 bd $1,145Base rent Income restricted3.5 (1)3560(E) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,120+Base rent4.0 (36)6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer
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Ask for pricing3.5 (1)5705 NW 57Th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing2715 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310Pet 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 2 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in Ankeny, IA?
The best apartments in Ankeny, IA are: Sterling at Prairie Trail North, Timberland at Crestbruck, Lake Shore Apartments, The Sterling at Prairie Trail and Lake Shore Park.
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.
Search for apartments in Ankeny, IA under $1,200
There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Ankeny, IA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,200 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Ankeny, IA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Ankeny, IA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.