Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (140 Rentals)

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1624 NW 5th St

AnkenyIA50023
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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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Autumn Ridge
3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree 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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Pine Tree Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $500. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Outer Ankeny Saylorville apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Flat4BR,4BA$630
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
Plaza ManorAspen1BR,1BA$650
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
The Village at WestchesterRye1BR,1BA$699
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Ankeny Saylorville, IA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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 Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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 Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.50
Grand Homes (55+ Community)2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$0.96
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.04
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, IA

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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 our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Ankeny Saylorville, Ankeny, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Ankeny Saylorville Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Ankeny Saylorville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is under $710.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Outer Ankeny Saylorville costs $2,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

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 25 regular apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville 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 Outer Ankeny Saylorville?

Cheap apartments in Outer Ankeny Saylorville have an average cost of $367 which is $1,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Ankeny Saylorville.

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