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$875
2 beds1.5 baths1,040 sqftApartment
1913 W 1st St Bldg 3, Ankeny, IA, 50023
70 Rentals in Ankeny, IA Under $1,000/mo
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$775
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2006 NW Hickory Ln 5, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$725
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
230 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$840
1 bed1 bath880 sqftApartment
2005 NW Hickory Ln 11, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$975
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
2009 NW Hickory Lane 6, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$985
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
401 SW Elm Street 205, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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$985
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
405 SW Elm Street 401, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$875
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2013 NW Hickory Lan 9, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$965
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
310 NW Chapel Drive 4, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$800
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2001 NW Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$985
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
401 SW Elm Street 205, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$875
2 beds1 bathCondo
1202 SE Belmont Dr 3, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$995
1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo
6633 NW 6th Dr Unit 6, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftHouse
110 NW College Unit 4, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftHouse
114 NW College Unit 3, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$979
1 bed1 bath588 sqftHouse
2301 Southwest Oralabor Road Lot 48, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftHouse
110 NW College Unit 6, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
114 NW College Ave Unit 8, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
110 NW College Ave Unit 8, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$800
1 bed1 bath548 sqftApartment
2003 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$760
1 bed1 bath548 sqftApartment
2003 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$770
2 beds1 bath650 sqftApartment
304/308/312 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$750
1 bed1 bath475 sqftApartment
1514 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$875
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
1115 W 1st Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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Rentals under $1,000 per month in Ankeny often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in Ankeny turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in Ankeny, IA
Rentler currently shows 67 rentals in Ankeny priced under $1,000. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,000 price point in Ankeny, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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