The Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th St,
Ankeny, IA 50023
$1,200 - $1,950
1-3 Beds
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Penelope 38 Apartments
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Penelope 38 Apartments
717 NE 5th St,
Ankeny,
IA
50021
2 Weeks Ago
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Highlights
- Yard
- Property Manager on Site
About Penelope 38 Apartments
Penelope 38 Apartments is ready for you to move in. The 50021 location is an ideal place to move. At this community, you'll have access to a variety of amenities and features. Some of these include: smoke free options, high-speed internet access, and yards. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Drop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.
Penelope 38 Apartments is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ankeny Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Clubhouse
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Yard
717 NE 5th St,
Ankeny,
IA
50021
Living in Ankeny, IA, 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.
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.
Learn more about living in Ankeny
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.3 mi |
Penelope 38 Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny. It is also near Grand View University and Des Moines Area C.C., Urban.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
879 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,065 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,347 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
490 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near Penelope 38 Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
CalmScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It Works
