$979
1 bed1 bath588 sqftHouse
2301 Southwest Oralabor Road Lot 48, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Rentals in Ankeny, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$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
$845
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$950
2 beds1 bath748 sqftApartment
1002-1004 SE Belmont Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,295
2 beds2 baths1,048 sqftCondo
1211 NE Windsor Dr Unit 204, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$800
1 bed1 bath548 sqftApartment
2003 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,500
2 beds1 bath723 sqftApartment
1155 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, 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
$1,245
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
5643 NE Lowell Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,195
2 beds1 bath834 sqftApartment
1600 NW Pine Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,245
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
5643 NE Lowell Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$875
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
1115 W 1st Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$845
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$750
1 bed1 bath475 sqftApartment
1514 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,445
2 beds2 baths1,056 sqftTownhome
1148 SE Village View Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$895
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
2017 NW Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$845
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$845
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,475
3 beds2 baths1,237 sqftCondo
NE Delaware & NE Windsor Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,125
1 bed1 bathApartment
1380 SW District Drive, 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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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Ankeny, IA
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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