Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Creekside area of Ankeny.

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Creekside, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creekside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creekside area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Frontier Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Creekside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekside, IA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creekside area is the $1.09 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Creekside apartment is the Three Bedroom B Model at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,417 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.07
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$0.97
Lake Shore ParkB62BR,1BA$1.16
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
2013 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 32013 NW Hickory Ln1BR,1BA$1.17
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creekside, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Ankeny. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Creekside Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Creekside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Creekside Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Creekside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Creekside is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.

What is the most affordable Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avondale Trace Condos and starts from $1,400.

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