
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Diamond Hills Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $1,059 | $1,354 |
Diamond Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $975 | $1,746 |
Diamond Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $865 | $2,428 |
Diamond Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,420 | $2,592 |
Diamond Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $500 | $2,460 |
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Cheapest Available Diamond Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Prairie Pointe Student Living priced from $500. Campus View Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Diamond Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prairie Pointe Student Living | 4 Bdrm Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $500 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1 | Sardinia | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Hills, IA
As of April 30, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prairie Trails | Cascade Falls - Two-Story | 3BR,3BA | $1.05 |
Diamond Hills | Diamond Hills | 3BR,3BA | $0.95 |
Prairie Pointe Student Living | 4 Bdrm Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.33 |
Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
Redwood Ankeny | Haydenwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - Interior Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Roseann Lofts | Roseann - Brand NEW 1st Floor 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
Lake Shore Apartments | A1 - Red Rock | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Hills, Ankeny, IA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA
Crocker Elementary School
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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
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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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Hills is Tradition Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Diamond Hills costs $1,850.
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 2 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 $951 which is $899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Hills.
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