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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA

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Apartments Under $700

  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $652+
    2 BEDS $769+
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Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $737+
    2 BEDS $737+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $778+
    1 BED $853+
    2 BEDS $988+
  • 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 $792+
    2 BEDS $876+

Apartments Under $900

  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
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    1 BED $816+
    2 BEDS $944+
  • A living room with a grey carpet and patterned chairs.
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    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
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  • A brick building with a sign in front that says Hawthorn Hill Apartments.
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    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $875
  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    4435 NW 86Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $885+
    2 BEDS $937+
    3 BEDS $997+
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white dishwasher.
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    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    2 BEDS $890+
    3 BEDS $1,173+
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  • A spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,245+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden table.
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $901+
    2 BEDS $1,149+
  • 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+
  • 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 $943+
    2 BEDS $1,152+
  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
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    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $962+
  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator, white oven, and brown cabinets.
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    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $999+
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
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  • 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 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 $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • 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
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,046+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,225+
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,089+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a white table with a plant on it.
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    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Getting around in Ankeny, IA

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62 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 81, Bike Score®: 62

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $792 and $1,860.

How many cheap rentals are available in Ankeny, IA on RentCafe?

There are 154 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

The average Ankeny, IA cheap apartment size is 854 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

Cheap apartments in Ankeny, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA?

A cheap apartment in Ankeny, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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