Average Rent in Ankeny, IA
14 apartment buildings, 129 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Ankeny, IACheapest
$730/mo
The Franklin Apartments
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14
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Units
129
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Starting Price vs Average
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Ankeny, IA Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Brick Towne At Piper Apartment Complex
3410 NW Flint Hills Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Ashbrooke
415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Timberland at Crestbruck Park
918 NE Crestmoor Pl #208, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Fieldstream Apartment Homes
1735 NW Fieldstream Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
The Sterling at Prairie Trail
2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Woodland Reserve Apartments
160 NE 41st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Franklin Apartments 1210 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $730 | $1,203 | $1.25/ft² | 4.7 (30) | 21 |
| 2 | Brick Towne At Piper Apartment Complex 3410 NW Flint Hills Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $800 | $1,050 | $1.39/ft² | 2 (3) | 4 |
| 3 | Ashbrooke 415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $870 | $1,088 | $1.38/ft² | 3.7 (139) | 5 |
| 4 | Timberland at Crestbruck Park 918 NE Crestmoor Pl #208, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $873 | $917 | $1.13/ft² | 4.3 (134) | 5 |
| 5 | Fieldstream Apartment Homes 1735 NW Fieldstream Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $903 | $1,037 | $1.20/ft² | 4.2 (269) | 19 |
| 6 | The Sterling at Prairie Trail 2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $1,080 | $1,262 | $1.72/ft² | 4 (116) | 16 |
| 7 | Woodland Reserve Apartments 160 NE 41st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $1,089 | $1,300 | $1.14/ft² | 4.4 (131) | 10 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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The Franklin Apartments
4.7 (30)1210 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Brick Towne At Piper Apartment Complex
2 (3)3410 NW Flint Hills Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Ashbrooke
3.7 (139)415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Timberland at Crestbruck Park
4.3 (134)918 NE Crestmoor Pl #208, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Fieldstream Apartment Homes
4.2 (269)1735 NW Fieldstream Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
The Sterling at Prairie Trail
4 (116)2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Ankeny, IA neighborhoods
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Ankeny, IA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,330 per month, based on 129 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $730 at The Franklin Apartments to $2,035 at Savannah at Ankeny.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,202/mo | $873/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $1,322/mo | $800/mo | 62 |
| 2 Bed | $1,342/mo | $730/mo | 42 |
| 3 Bed | $1,664/mo | $1,215/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Ankeny, IA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ankeny, IA averages $1,322/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,342/mo. At the local median household income of $106,603, that works out to 15% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ankeny, IA at $1,279/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Ankeny, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ankeny, IA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,330/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($730/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Ankeny, IA is $106,603 , about 67% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ankeny, IA
Overall prices in Ankeny, IA runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ankeny, IA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,330 |
| Utilities | $370 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $882 |
| Healthcare | $430 |
| Other goods and services | $688 |
| Estimated total | $4,222/mo |
Population
70,542
Median household income
$106,603
Census median rent
$1,279/mo
Census rent burden
24.7%
Median age
33.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Iowa
How Ankeny, IA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ankeny, IA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, IA | $1,559 | +17% | +1.6% | 16 |
| Des Moines, IA | $1,249 | -6% | -2.6% | 14 |
| Ames, IA | $1,004 | -25% | +2.8% | 12 |
| Sioux City, IA | $1,056 | -21% | -4% | 8 |
| Waterloo, IA | $1,058 | -20% | -2.7% | 8 |
| Cedar Falls, IA | $1,030 | -23% | +2.1% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ankeny, IA?
The average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,330 per month, based on 129 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Ankeny, IA?
The median asking rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,256 per month, computed from 129 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,330/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ankeny, IA?
The lowest available rent in Ankeny, IA starts at $730 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ankeny, IA?
1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny, IA average $1,322/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 62 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ankeny, IA?
2-bedroom apartments in Ankeny, IA average $1,342/mo. Units start from $730/mo across 42 units currently listed.
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