The Ankeny Brief
Ankeny is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Iowa, and a lot of that growth is new apartments, so if you're looking to rent here, you've got options. Here's the plain renter's guide: what a one or two bedroom actually costs, where the apartments cluster, and the costs beyond rent that catch people off guard.
Renting in Ankeny generally runs about $1,050 to $1,300 a month for a one-bedroom and roughly $1,300 to $1,500 for a two-bedroom, depending on the complex, the age of the building, and included amenities. Rent estimates vary a lot by source, but the takeaway holds: Ankeny rents well below the national average while offering newer buildings than most of the metro.
A one-bedroom in Ankeny generally runs about $1,050 to $1,300 and a two-bedroom about $1,300 to $1,500; rent figures differ by listing site, so treat these as ranges, not exact quotes, and always price the specific unit:
Newer luxury complexes with pools, gyms, and attached garages sit at the top of those ranges; older buildings and smaller landlords sit lower. For how rent fits the wider budget, see our cost of living in Ankeny guide.
Ankeny's rentals cluster in three main areas: Prairie Trail and the east side (50023), along Ankeny Boulevard near I-35, and the NW and SW growth areas:
For what each part of town is like, our neighborhoods guide breaks down the quadrants and Prairie Trail.
Beyond rent, budget for utilities, deposits and fees, monthly pet rent, garage parking if you want it, and renters insurance; rent is only part of the monthly number. Plan for:
A few things that help in a fast market: tour in person before signing, ask what's included versus billed separately, check the commute at your actual rush hour, and read the lease's rules on subletting and lease-breaking. Newer complexes sometimes run move-in specials, so it's worth asking about current promotions. If you're moving from out of town, our full moving to Ankeny guide covers schools, commute, and what the town is like.
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A one-bedroom generally runs about $1,050 to $1,300 and a two-bedroom about $1,300 to $1,500, depending on the building and amenities. It's well below the national average.
Mostly on the east side around Prairie Trail (50023) and in the NW and SW growth areas. Prairie Trail is the walkable, newest option.
For many people, yes: newer buildings, rents below the national average, low crime, and good schools. It's a car-oriented suburb, so weigh the commute.
Utilities, a security deposit and application/admin/pet fees, monthly pet rent, garage parking if you want it, and renters insurance (usually required and cheap). See our utilities guide.
Practically yes. It's a car-oriented suburb; Prairie Trail and Uptown are the most walkable pockets, but you'll want a car for most trips.