Average Rent in Ankeny, IA
10 apartment buildings, 61 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$950/mo
Timberland at Crestbruck Park
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
61
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Ankeny, IA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Timberland at Crestbruck Park
918 NE Crestmoor Pl #208, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Fieldstream Apartment Homes
1735 NW Fieldstream Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Ashbrooke
415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, 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
Sterling at Prairie Trail North
1108 SW 11th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Prairie Lakes
1603 NW Prairie Lakes Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timberland at Crestbruck Park 918 NE Crestmoor Pl #208, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $950 | $990 | $1.17 | 4.3 (134) | 4 |
| 2 | Fieldstream Apartment Homes 1735 NW Fieldstream Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $996 | $1,111 | $1.25 | 4.2 (269) | 3 |
| 3 | Ashbrooke 415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $1,045 | $1,117 | $1.41 | 3.7 (139) | 3 |
| 4 | The Sterling at Prairie Trail 2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $1,080 | $1,255 | $1.61 | 4 (116) | 5 |
| 5 | Woodland Reserve Apartments 160 NE 41st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA | $1,093 | $1,405 | $1.23 | 4.4 (131) | 13 |
| 6 | Sterling at Prairie Trail North 1108 SW 11th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $1,108 | $1,546 | $1.52 | 4.8 (13) | 11 |
| 7 | Prairie Lakes 1603 NW Prairie Lakes Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA | $1,280 | $1,412 | $1.19 | 4.5 (84) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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
Ashbrooke
3.7 (139)415 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
The Sterling at Prairie Trail
4 (116)2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Woodland Reserve Apartments
4.4 (131)160 NE 41st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
Sterling at Prairie Trail North
4.8 (13)1108 SW 11th Ln, 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 $1,443 per month, based on 61 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Timberland at Crestbruck Park to $2,370 at Savannah at Ankeny.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,337/mo | $950/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $1,343/mo | $971/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $1,380/mo | $1,020/mo | 16 |
| 3 Bed | $1,746/mo | $1,453/mo | 14 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,443/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Ankeny, IA
We only have live rent data for Ankeny, IA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,443 |
| Estimated total | $1,443/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $1,295 | -10% | +0.6% | 15 |
| Ames, IA | $1,004 | -30% | -1.4% | 11 |
| West Des Moines, IA | $1,600 | +11% | +4.6% | 10 |
| Sioux City, IA | $1,062 | -26% | +0.8% | 9 |
| Waterloo, IA | $1,600 | +11% | -17.2% | 9 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,135 | -21% | +0.6% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ankeny, IA?
The average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,443 per month, based on 61 units across 10 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 $1,443 per month, computed from 61 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,443/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 $950 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 $1,343/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $971/mo across 15 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ankeny, IA?
2-bedroom apartments in Ankeny, IA average $1,380/mo. Units start from $1,020/mo across 16 units currently listed.
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