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Highlights

  • Small-town charm
  • Pet friendly

Location

Sw Elm St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Management

Caliber Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(515) 333-4403

Property Overview

Elm St Villas is a highly rated, competitively priced community, earning an overall 8/10 with especially strong scores for price and location, offering convenient access to everyday essentials like a grocery store just over two miles away. With an 8/10 amenities rating, 9/10 location rating, and a solid 7/10 trustworthiness score, it provides strong value, useful property details, and an appealing mix of small-town charm and pet-friendly living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Elm St Villas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Elm St Villas has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement3 bed3 bath2,770 sqft$2,600 /mo2 units availableEnjoy the comfort and freedom of the Elm Street Villas. These individual homes for lease are in the exciting Prairie Trail neighborhood in Ankeny and exude the area’s urban sophistication and small-town charm. The homes are within walking distance to the Cascade Falls Aquatic Center, schools, 13 miles of trails and 200 acres of greenspace. The perfect place to live, explore and more! One-time, non-refundable Lease Admin fee: $125 Security Deposit: $800 Pet Friendly! 2 pets per unit. Maximum combined weight of 50lbs per unit. Pet Placement Fee of $275. Pet Rent: $50/month for one pet, an extra $25/month for second pet. For more information, please visit https: www caliberiowa com cpm

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HomeApartments in Ankeny Elm St Villas

Enjoy the comfort and freedom of the Elm Street Villas. These individual homes for lease are in the exciting Prairie Trail neighborhood in Ankeny and exude the area’s urban sophistication and small-town charm. The homes are within walking distance to the Cascade Falls Aquatic Center, schools, 13 miles of trails and 200 acres of greenspace. The perfect place to live, explore and more! One-time, non-refundable Lease Admin fee: $125 Security Deposit: $800 Pet Friendly! 2 pets per unit. Maximum combined weight of 50lbs per unit. Pet Placement Fee of $275. Pet Rent: $50/month for one pet, an extra $25/month for second pet. For more information, please visit https: www caliberiowa com cpm


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Elm St Villas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Elm St Villas has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Elm St Villas
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Elm St Villas stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Elm St Villas is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Elm St Villas is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Elm St Villas does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Elm St Villas provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Elm St Villas is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Area has 11 parks and recreation options
  • 19 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Elm St Villas compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 1348 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Ankeny

3-bedroom apartments at Elm St Villas cost about 34% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$900
June 2024$896
July 2024$1,002
August 2024$963
September 2024$1,003
October 2024$950
November 2024$892
December 2024$950
January 2025$920
February 2025$910
March 2025$926
April 2025$1,787
May 2025$1,641
June 2025$1,064
July 2025$1,627
August 2025$1,746
September 2025$1,041
October 2025$1,449
November 2025$2,020
December 2025$2,510
January 2026$2,164
February 2026$1,044
March 2026$1,029
April 2026$970
May 2026$1,024

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$104,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $104,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,600.
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Schools near Elm St Villas

Terrace Learning Center

310 nw school st

ankeny, IA, 50023

PKPublic

Heritage Elementary School

301 sw prairie trail pky

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Heritage Elementary

500 ne beaverbrooke blvd

grimes, IA, 50111

PK, K-4Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Ankeny near Sw Elm St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for Sw Elm St, Ankeny

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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