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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1500. 172 Rentals Available
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden table.
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $983+
    2 BEDS $1,188+
  • the living room of our apartments with a couch and chairs
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    1603 Prairie Lakes Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,328+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $821+
    2 BEDS $946+
  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table with a cake on it.
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    600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,130
    1 BED $1,215
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  • a kitchen and living room with a couch and a table
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,130
    1 BED $1,215
    2 BEDS $1,399+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1 day ago

    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,225+
  • a living room with a tv and a wooden floor
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    1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,125+
    1 BED $1,304+
  • A living room with a black couch and a grey rug.
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    902 E 1St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    STUDIO $984+
    1 BED $944+
    2 BEDS $1,214+
  • A living room with a white couch, a white chair, a white dining table and chairs, a television, and a potted plant.
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    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $890+
    2 BEDS $861+
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white dishwasher.
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    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    2 BEDS $850+
    3 BEDS $1,150+
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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator, white oven, and brown cabinets.
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    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    2 BEDS $999+
  • A modern living room with a brown leather couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    1810 NW Savannah Lane, Ankeny, IA 50226
    1 BED $1,399+

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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    5814 Northglenn Drive Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,275
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and brown cabinets.
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    6365 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • 6450 Merle Hay Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • A living room with a striped rug and two white chairs.
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    6300 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,093+
    2 BEDS $1,297+
  • A spacious living room with a carpeted floor and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    2 BEDS $1,046+
  • a living room with a black accent wall and a couch
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    6000 NW 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,410+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $935+
    2 BEDS $1,160+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    100 5409 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $548+
    2 BEDS $648+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,150+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
    3 days ago

    4124 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
    3 BEDS $1,500
  • an apartment building with a car parked in front of it
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    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $900
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets.
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    2715 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $935+
    3 BEDS $1,140+
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Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Ankeny, IA?

The best apartments in Ankeny, IA are: Fieldstream Apartment Homes, Prairie Lakes, Timberland at Crestbruck, Redwood Ankeny and Brick Towne at Piper.

What type of rental buildings are in Ankeny, IA?

In Ankeny 29% of the housing is rented out compared to 71% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Ankeny’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 77% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Ankeny, IA under $1,500

There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 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 $1,500 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 $1,500 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 $1,500 in Ankeny, IA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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