Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waywin Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Waywin Acres area of Ankeny.

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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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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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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waywin Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waywin Acres 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 Waywin Acres 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
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waywin Acres, IA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waywin Acres area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B) Model at Tradition Pointe in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $1,583. The second greatest value Waywin Acres apartment is the Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit Model at Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,900 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waywin Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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 LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.05
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.38
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.27
Lake Shore ParkB62BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR,1BA$1.10
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.08
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Waywin Acres, Ankeny, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ankeny. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waywin Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waywin Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waywin Acres is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waywin Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Waywin Acres is Trailside Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Waywin Acres costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waywin Acres?

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 Waywin Acres 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 Waywin Acres?

Cheap apartments in Waywin Acres have an average cost of $636 which is $1,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waywin Acres.

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