$999
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
1335 SW Merchant Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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$999
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
1335 SW Merchant Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$850
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
201 SW Linden St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,245
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
5643 NE Lowell Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$725
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
206 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$880
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
2002-2026 Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$800
1 bed1 bathApartment
2101-2111 W 1st Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$800
1 bed1 bath548 sqftApartment
2003 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$750
1 bed1 bath545 sqftApartment
222 NW College Avenue, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,395
2 beds2 baths1,056 sqftTownhome
3005 SW Sharmin Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$795
2 beds1 bath650 sqftApartment
304/308/312 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,499
2 beds2.5 baths1,158 sqftTownhome
1920 NW Northcreek Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$850
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
1913 W 1st Street, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$950
2 beds1 bath675 sqftApartment
1218 SE Belmont Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$875
2 beds1 bath685 sqftApartment
1210 SE Belmont Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$1,150
1 bed1 bathApartment
1380 SW District Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,400
2 beds1 bath643 sqftApartment
3611 NE Otterview Circle, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$835
1 bed1 bath475 sqftApartment
105 NW College Ave, ANKENY, IA, 50023
$1,395
2 beds2 baths1,056 sqftTownhome
1123 SE Village View Ln, Ankeny, IA, 50021
$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
$1,125
1 bed1 bath679 sqftApartment
1380 SW District Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$950
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1713 NW Pine Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$835
1 bed1 bath475 sqftApartment
1937 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA, 50023
$1,299
2 beds1 bath873 sqftApartment
1630 & 1640 SW Magazine Road, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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Load moreRentals 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.
Rentler currently shows 219 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.











