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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1300


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    1 bd $950+
    2 bd $1,205+
    Base rent
    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,125+
    1 bd $1,231+
    Base rent
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    1 bd $1,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Siena Crossing

    2840 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 21 units available
    Studio $820+
    1 bd $831+
    2 bd $955+
    Base rent
    3.0 (1)
    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,116+
    1 bd $1,015+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Apartments

    5.0 (1)
    902 E 1St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    2 bd $839+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Park

    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • 1 bd $1,283+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Savannah At Ankeny

    4.5 (9)
    1810 NW Savannah Lane, Ankeny, IA 50226
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,020+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Peach Tree

    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    2 bd $986+
    3 bd $1,235+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Place

    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,130
    1 bd $1,265
    Base rent
    4.5 (14)
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,043+
    2 bd $1,252+
    Base rent
    170 Northeast 41St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Fireplace
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    2 bd $1,234+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Tradition Pointe

    1103 SW 28Th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • More Rentals Near Ankeny, IA

  • 2 bd $1,275
    Base rent Income restricted
    5814 Northglenn Drive Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,050
    2 bd $1,225
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Cornerstone Commons

    6365 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $1,103+
    2 bd $1,251+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Cadence

    4.0 (86)
    6300 Merle Hay Road Suite 1, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Saylorville Lakeside

    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • 15 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $750+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East III

    4.0 (5)
    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $800+
    2 bd $900+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Douglas Woods

    3.0 (3)
    2800 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 10 units available
    1 bd $775+
    2 bd $850+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East I

    4.0 (3)
    3560 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 3560(C) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    9 units available
    1 bd $775+
    2 bd $920
    3 bd $1,050+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East II

    5.0 (1)
    3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 3560(E) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    11 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $750+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East IV

    3.5 (1)
    3560(E) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 41 units available
    1 bd $775+
    2 bd $750+
    3 bd $1,050+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East

    3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $1,045+
    2 bd $1,270+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Winwood Apartments

    4.0 (36)
    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • 2 bd $850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2533 Lynner Drive

    2533 Lynner Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2537 Lynner Drive

    2537 Lynner Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • 12-13-city



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When were prices and availability in Ankeny, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 10 Nov 2026.

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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 $1,300

Searching for apartments for rent in Ankeny, IA under $1,300 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 $1,176 per month, there are 253 units available for less than $1,300. 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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