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

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Autumn Ridge
3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Peach Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 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
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.38
Chalet at Prairie Trail2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.28
Belmont Manor2 BD W/Balcony2BR,1BA$1.05
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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