Ankeny

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Ankeny, IA

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A fast-growing city with easy access to Des Moines

Commuter Suburb Family-Friendly Golf Parks

Ankeny, one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, started out in 1881 as a tiny community of just seven houses, a few small businesses, a train depot, and a school. Situated just 10 miles north of Des Moines, Ankeny is now a popular suburb known for its beautiful parks and welcoming environment. In addition to its parks, which include Sawgrass Park, Crestbruck Park, and Ankeny Miracle Park, the city features several trails and recreational spaces like the High Trestle Trail and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex.

Living in Ankeny, you’ll enjoy community events, such as farmer’s markets, live music, and seasonal festivals, including the popular Ankeny SummerFest. Popular destinations in Ankeny include Deer Creek Park, Firetrucker Brewery, and the Ankeny Art Center. With easy access to Des Moines, you’ll enjoy both small-town charm and proximity to a major city, providing you with endless options for things to do.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,105 for a studio, $1,093 for one bedroom, $1,327 for two bedrooms, and $1,655 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ankeny has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,093/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$1,976/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,864/month
1,646 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prairie Trail Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

571 Students

Ashland Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

759 Students

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

Rock Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

732 Students

Northeast Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

655 Students

Northview Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

1,065 Students

Parkview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

867 Students

Southview Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

896 Students

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

1,025 Students

Ankeny Centennial High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,443 Students

Ankeny High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,347 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Miracle Park
  • Crestbruck Park
  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
  • Sawgrass Park
  • Carney Marsh

Military Bases

Airports

  • Des Moines International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.