Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tradition Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Tradition area of Ankeny.

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2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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Tradition, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Townhome4BR,4BA$500
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tradition, IA

As of May 08, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
Diamond HillsDiamond Hills3BR,3BA$0.95
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)3BR,3BA$1.10
Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.38
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - Interior Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.27
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Tradition, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #10

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tradition?

The cheapest apartment in Tradition is Tradition Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Tradition costs $1,850.

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 6 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 $668 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tradition.

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