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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA
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Apartments Under $700

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    1230 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900

Apartments Under $800

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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $700+
    2 BEDS $700+
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED $800
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $745+
    1 BED $829+
    2+ BEDS $1,045+
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $770+
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $750+
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $775+

Apartments Under $900

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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    STUDIO $823+
    1 BED $854+
    2 BEDS $907+
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $825+
    2 BEDS $930+
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $835
    1 BED $965+
    2+ BEDS $1,160+
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $865+
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,095+
    2+ BEDS $1,295+
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,038+
    2+ BEDS $1,236+

Apartments Under $1,000

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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $915+
    2 BEDS $1,010+
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $939+
    2 BEDS $1,283+
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    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $985+
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    2 BEDS $985
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    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $990
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Apartments Under $1,100

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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,325+
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,053+
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,425
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,840
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,090+
    2 BEDS $1,305+
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $823 and $1,622.

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

There are 71 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 15 Mar 2025.

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

The average Ankeny, IA cheap apartment size is 824 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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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Ankeny, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Ankeny, IA has never been easier. We feature 156 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Ankeny, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Ankeny, IA? The average apartment rent in Ankeny is $1,295 per month so any rental south of $1,036 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ankeny, IA rents go as low as $600/mo.

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