The Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th St,
Ankeny, IA 50023
$1,150
1 Bed
$1,092/month
Average Rent
713 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,092 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,044 per month for a studio, $1,092 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,339 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,677 or more.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.
Because the average rent in Ankeny is $1,092, you’ll want to make about $3,640 per month or $43,680 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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