Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021

Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diamond Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $500. Prairie Pointe Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Diamond Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Flat4BR,4BA$630
Belmont Manor2 BD W/Balcony2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Hills, IA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diamond Hills area is the $1.05 price per square foot Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Diamond Hills apartment is the Diamond Hills Model at Diamond Hills starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
Diamond HillsDiamond Hills3BR,3BA$0.95
The Cove at Prairie Trail3 Bedroom Townhome - Prairie3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Lake Shore ApartmentsD2 - Superior3BR,2BA$1.36
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.50
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.19
Belmont Manor2 BD W/Balcony2BR,1BA$1.05
Belmont Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1.35
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for North Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Diamond Hills Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Hills is under $1,465.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Hills is Tradition Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Diamond Hills costs $1,628.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 69 regular apartments in Diamond Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Diamond Hills?

Cheap apartments in Diamond Hills have an average cost of $743 which is $885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Hills.

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