What is the average apartment size in Ankeny?

The average size for a Ankeny, IA apartment is 975 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ankeny?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Ankeny is $1,385 per month, a 3.24% increase from last years average of $1,342.

What is the average apartment size in Ankeny?

The typical apartment in Ankeny offers about 975 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ankeny, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ankeny?

The typical rent budget in Ankeny ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ankeny?

In Ankeny, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ankeny is $1,385, a 3.24% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,342.

One-bedroom apartments provide 728 square feet for $1,158, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,454 offer 1,076 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,350 sq ft) for $1,698, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ankeny, IA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,385	975 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,158	728 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,454	1,076 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,698	1,350 sq. ft.

Ankeny, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Ankeny, IA have increased by 3.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,342 to $1,385.

What's the typical rent budget in Ankeny, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Ankeny, IA (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ankeny, IA?

7,965 or 29% of the households in Ankeny, IA are renter-occupied while 19,528 or 71% are owner-occupied.

How Ankeny Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ankeny	$1,385
Des Moines	$1,097
Waukee	$1,426
West Des Moines	$1,270
Ames	$1,401
Cedar Rapids	$1,066
Iowa City	$1,507
Davenport	$994
Council Bluffs	$1,237
Bettendorf	$1,328
Urbandale, IA	$1,024
Grimes, IA	$1,341
Johnston, IA	$1,383
Altoona, IA	$1,265
Norwalk, IA	$1,209
Clive, IA	$1,243

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ankeny apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.