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Rental Market Trends in Ankeny, IA

What is the average rent in Ankeny, IA?

$1,103/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,103 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Ankeny more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ankeny, you can expect to pay about $1,136 per month for a studio, $1,103 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,333 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,663 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,136/month
636 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,103/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,333/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,663/month
1,409 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$958/month
703 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,232/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,357/month
2,022 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,165/month
1,935 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ankeny, IA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $21 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ankeny, IA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ankeny, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ankeny?

Based on current rent prices, Frontier Village, College Park Plaza Northwest and Northlawn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ankeny.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frontier Village
$771/month
553 Sq Ft
College Park Plaza Northwest
$789/month
577 Sq Ft
Northlawn
$979/month
672 Sq Ft
Henderson Park
$981/month
789 Sq Ft
Crestbruck Acres
$1,174/month
729 Sq Ft
Fieldstream Edgewater Lake
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Centennial Pointe
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Estates at Prairie Trail
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
Mel Ray
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
Woodland Reserve Condominiums
$1,570/month
779 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ankeny?

Based on current rent prices, Woodland Reserve Condominiums, Estates at Prairie Trail and Mel Ray are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ankeny.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodland Reserve Condominiums
$1,570/month
779 Sq Ft
Estates at Prairie Trail
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
Mel Ray
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
Fieldstream Edgewater Lake
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Centennial Pointe
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Crestbruck Acres
$1,174/month
729 Sq Ft
Henderson Park
$981/month
789 Sq Ft
Northlawn
$979/month
672 Sq Ft
College Park Plaza Northwest
$789/month
577 Sq Ft
Frontier Village
$771/month
553 Sq Ft

Which Ankeny neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Ankeny with the most apartments available are Crestbruck Acres, Fieldstream Edgewater Lake and Centennial Pointe .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crestbruck Acres
$1,174/month
729 Sq Ft
Fieldstream Edgewater Lake
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Centennial Pointe
$1,238/month
779 Sq Ft
Woodland Reserve Condominiums
$1,570/month
779 Sq Ft
Henderson Park
$981/month
789 Sq Ft
Estates at Prairie Trail
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
Mel Ray
$1,314/month
786 Sq Ft
College Park Plaza Northwest
$789/month
577 Sq Ft
Northlawn
$979/month
672 Sq Ft
Frontier Village
$771/month
553 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ankeny, IA?

Because the average rent in Ankeny is $1,103, you’ll want to make about $3,676 per month or $44,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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1735 NW Fieldstream Ln,
Ankeny, IA 50023

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1810 NW Savannah Dr,
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Ankeny, IA 50021

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,005 - $2,002

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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