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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Open floor plans
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Spacious layouts
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Free resident parking

Location

2101 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Management

Gateway Hill LLC

Leasing office

(515) 414-9823

Property Overview

1st Street Flats earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 7.7, supported by excellent location, amenities, and value scores, along with solid trustworthiness. It offers open floor plans, spacious layouts, on-site laundry, free resident parking, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and a pet-friendly community, while nearby grocery access and strong value for money add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
1st Street Flats is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$785 /mo3 units availableWelcome to 1st Street Flats, your new home in the heart of Ankeny, IA. Our apartments feature spacious layouts and open floor plans, creating a comfortable and inviting place to live. Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry facilities, free resident parking, and the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour emergency maintenance. We’re also proud to be a pet-friendly community, welcoming your furry companions as part of the family. With our prime Ankeny location, you’ll be just minutes from shopping, dining, and everything the city has to offer. Experience the comfort and convenience of 1st Street Flats — a place you’ll be proud to call home

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Amenities for 1st Street Flats

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Units9
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About 1st Street Flats

HomeApartments in Ankeny 1st Street Flats

*Move-in Special* 1st Month FREE with a 13 month lease! Call today! Welcome to 1st Street Flats, your new home in the heart of Ankeny, IA. Our apartments feature spacious layouts and open floor plans, creating a comfortable and inviting place to live. Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry facilities, free resident parking, and the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour emergency maintenance. We’re also proud to be a pet-friendly community, welcoming your furry companions as part of the family. With our prime Ankeny location, you’ll be just minutes from shopping, dining, and everything the city has to offer. Experience the comfort and convenience of 1st Street Flats — a place you’ll be proud to call home. Call today! (515) 414-9823


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
1st Street Flats is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1st Street Flats
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 1st Street Flats is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, 1st Street Flats 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.
1st Street Flats 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 1st Street Flats 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.
1st Street Flats 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.

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 1st Street Flats compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Ankeny

1-bedroom apartments at 1st Street Flats cost about 34% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$920
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$1,035
June 2026$1,044
July 2026$1,041
August 2026$1,257

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2101 W 1st St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$31,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $785.
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Schools near 1st Street Flats

Northwest Elementary School

1202 w first st

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
B

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-

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic
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Getting around Ankeny near 2101 W 1st St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 2101 W 1st St, Ankeny

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

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 10-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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