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$875
2 beds1.5 baths1,040 sqftApartment
1913 W 1st St Bldg 3, Ankeny, IA, 50023
223 Rentals in Ankeny, IA Under $1,500/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
$1,125
2 beds1 bath775 sqftMultiplex
214 NW Arlan Dr 214, 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
$1,024
2 beds1 bath800 sqftHouse
2301 SW Oralabor Rd Lot 5, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$875
2 beds1 bathCondo
1202 SE Belmont Dr 3, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,420
2 beds2.5 baths1,106 sqftHouse
1143 ne 8th lane, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$995
1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo
6633 NW 6th Dr Unit 6, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$1,250
2 beds1 bath845 sqftCondo
612 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,490
2 beds1.5 baths1,056 sqftTownhome
1262 SE Village View Ln, Ankeny, IA, 500214028
$1,050
2 beds2 baths1,214 sqftCondo
1207 NE 5th Ln Unit 4, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,395
2 beds2 baths1,056 sqftHouse
1228 SE Village View Lane, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,350
2 beds1 bath1,542 sqftHouse
802 NW GREENWOOD ST Unit 49, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,024
2 beds1 bath800 sqftHouse
2301 SW Oralabor Rd Lot 50, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$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
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Ankeny, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Ankeny inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Ankeny.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Ankeny, IA
Rentler currently shows 220 rentals in Ankeny priced under $1,500. 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 $1,500 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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