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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA

109 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA. 109 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
    Today

    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $715
    2 BEDS $725
    3 BEDS $855
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    Today

    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $775+
    2 BEDS $830+
    3 BEDS $1,065+

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Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $805+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
    Today

    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $805
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    Today

    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $910+

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  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    Today

    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $825
    1 BED $955+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
    Today

    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $875
    2 BEDS $825+
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
    Today

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $827+
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $1,208+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $828+
    2 BEDS $839+
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $835
    2 BEDS $860
  • the living room of an empty house with a window
    Today

    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $841+
    2 BEDS $864+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3600 Kennedy Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • a spiral staircase in a living room with a fireplace
    Today

    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $915
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  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
    Today

    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870
    2 BEDS $1,095
    3 BEDS $1,335
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    Today

    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $930+
    3 BEDS $1,220+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Today

    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $905+
    2 BEDS $1,070+
  • a living room with carpet and a window
    Today

    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $945+
    2 BEDS $1,040+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a ceiling fan
    Today

    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    STUDIO $966+
    1 BED $994+
    2 BEDS $1,195+

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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $985
    2 BEDS $1,095+
    3 BEDS $1,245

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a bar
    Today

    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 BEDS $1,017+
  • a swimming pool with chairs around it in front of a house
    Today

    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,020+
    2 BEDS $1,265+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,022+
    2 BEDS $1,332+

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  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
    Today

    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,035
    2 BEDS $1,125
  • a building with a sign for butter park apartments
    Today

    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
    2 BEDS $1,840
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Getting around in Ankeny, IA

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62 /100
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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 $864 and $1,656.

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

There are 34 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ankeny, IA were last updated on 9 Apr 2026.

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

The average Ankeny, IA cheap apartment size is 828 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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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 109 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 $1,385 per month so any rental south of $1,108 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ankeny, IA rents go as low as $715/mo.

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