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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1300

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Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA under $1300. 184 Rentals Available
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $985
    2 BEDS $1,095+
    3 BEDS $1,245
  • the living room of an empty house with a window
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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    STUDIO Ask for pricing
    1 BED $841+
    2 BEDS $864+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,022+
  • a living room with a couch and a door to a balcony
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,143+
    1 BED $1,237+
  • a living room with a tv and a wooden floor
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    1103 SW 11Th Lane Unit #106, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,100+
    1 BED $1,279+
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  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a living room with leather chairs and a trunk
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    1420 NW 18Th, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,150
  • an image of a house with cars parked in front of it
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    1600 NW Pine Road, Ankeny, IA 50023
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • the logo for the union company is shown
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,143+
    1 BED $1,083+
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a table
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    600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,125+

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  • 6450 Merle Hay Road 1 Apartment for Rent
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,125+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $1,050+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    5409 NW Johnston Dr., #100, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $964+
    2 BEDS $964+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $805+
  • 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 $910
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
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    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,045+
  • 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 $805
    2 BEDS $805
  • a building with a sign for butter park apartments
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
  • a kitchen with a sink and a door to a patio
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    5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,075+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator
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    2901 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $710
    1 BED $780
    2 BEDS $810
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,035
    2 BEDS $1,125
  • 4216 E 50Th St 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent

    4216 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    1 BED $988+
    2 BEDS $1,188+
    3 BEDS $924
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wood cabinets and a refrigerator
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $625
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • 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 living room with a couch and a chair and a sliding glass door
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    7800 Iltis Dr, URBANDALE, IA 50322
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $995
    3 BEDS $1,200
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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 10 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Ankeny, IA?

The best apartments in Ankeny, IA are: Ashbrooke Apartments, Timberland at Crestbruck, Fieldstream Apartment Homes, Redwood Ankeny and The Sterling at Prairie Trail.

What type of rental buildings are in Ankeny, IA?

In Ankeny, 29% of the residents are renting compared to 71% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Ankeny's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Ankeny, IA under $1,300

Searching for apartments for rent in Ankeny, IA under $1,300 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Ankeny, IA, where the average rent is $1,101 per month, there are 184 units available for less than $1,300. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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