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Average Rent in Ankeny, IA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Ankeny, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,528/mo
Lowest Available
$908/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
69
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA
Compare average rent across Ankeny, IA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny 50226 | $1,749 | $1,492 | 1 | 5 |
| Ankeny 50023 | $1,701 | $1,000 | 6 | 39 |
| Ankeny 50021 | $1,216 | $908 | 3 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ankeny, IA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,528 per month across 10 apartment communities and 69 available units.
The most affordable option is Timberland at Crestbruck Park starting at $908/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,111/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,288/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,726/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,707/mo.
Prices range from $908 to $2,788 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Ankeny, IA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Ankeny, IA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberland at Crestbruck Park | $908/mo | $981/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Ashbrooke | $985/mo | $1,158/mo | 10 | 3.7 |
| Redwood Ankeny | $1,000/mo | $2,193/mo | 13 | 4.7 |
| Fieldstream Apartment Homes | $1,003/mo | $1,116/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| The Sterling at Prairie Trail | $1,080/mo | $1,337/mo | 7 | 4 |
| Woodland Reserve Apartments | $1,116/mo | $1,391/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
| Prairie Lakes | $1,345/mo | $1,375/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Ankeny, IA Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,528/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($908/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/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) | $1,528 |
| Estimated total | $1,528/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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