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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

Living in Ankeny, Iowa puts you in one of the state's fastest-growing communities. Located in the Des Moines metro area, Ankeny combines suburban convenience with a strong community spirit. The city features 60 parks spanning over 800 acres, including two aquatic centers, sports complexes, and an extensive trail system stretching more than 100 miles. Prairie Ridge Sports Complex anchors the community's recreational offerings, while the Historic Uptown District offers local shopping and dining destinations. The Ankeny Community School District serves nearly 12,000 students, and Des Moines Area Community College provides additional educational opportunities.

The rental market in Ankeny remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $1,109 for a one-bedroom to $2,293 for a four-bedroom apartment, showing modest year-over-year increases between 1.1% and 2.6%. Housing choices include apartment communities and single-family homes, with ongoing development in areas like Prairie Trail. Major employers in the area include John Deere, Casey's General Stores headquarters, and the school district, with the community reporting a median household income of $94,390. Regular community events and amenities like Miracle Park, designed as an accessible playground, add to Ankeny's appeal for renters looking to establish themselves in this growing Des Moines suburb.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,010 for a studio, $1,039 for one bedroom, $1,277 for two bedrooms, and $1,655 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ankeny has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,039/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$1,724/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,828/month
1,608 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 November 2025.