
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (10 Rentals)
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2030 Dmacc Blvd

401 SW Elm St

405 SW Elm St
Tradition, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tradition?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tradition Studio Apartments | $1,164 | $1,059 | $1,354 |
Tradition 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $610 | $1,756 |
Tradition 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $895 | $2,790 |
Tradition 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $500 | $2,592 |
Tradition 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $500 | $2,460 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Tradition Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tradition 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 Tradition 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 |
Maple Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tradition 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 Tradition 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 Tradition 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 |
The Cove at Prairie Trail | 3 Bedroom Townhome - Prairie | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Prairie Pointe Student Living | 3 Bdrm Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.38 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Belmont Manor | 2 BD W/Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Maple Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTradition, Ankeny, IA
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Best Local Schools in Tradition, Ankeny, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tradition Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tradition?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tradition is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tradition?
The cheapest apartment in Tradition is Maple Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Tradition costs $1,637.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tradition?
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 5 regular apartments in Tradition 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 Tradition?
Cheap apartments in Tradition have an average cost of $741 which is $896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tradition.
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