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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern amenities
  • Welcoming community room
  • State-of-the-art facilities

Location

1225 SW 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

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Contact

Management

Calamar Management Group LLC

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Leasing office

(641) 206-5854

Property Overview

Connect55+ Ankeny is highly rated with a Zumper score of 9.7 out of 10, reflecting its excellent amenities, location, and overall quality, making it a desirable option for renters. The property features modern amenities, a welcoming community room, and state-of-the-art facilities, all competitively priced. Its proximity to essential services and an impressive array of offerings further enhance its appeal while fostering a transparent and trustworthy rental experience.

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

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

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Floor plans

1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath625 sqft$1,090 /mo625 - 844 Sqft

Amenities for Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community

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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community

HomeApartments in Ankeny Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community

Connect55+ in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. Connect55+ in Ankeny, Iowa combines maintenance-free senior living with modern amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The modern, pet-friendly Connect55+ senior housing community includes a cozy library, a welcoming community room, and spacious apartments. With a full calendar of fun events and exciting activities, you’ll never be bored at Connect 55+ Ankeny! A suburb of Des Moines, Ankeny is an ideal location for independent senior living with quick access to major highways and other local amenities. Find shopping, dining, and entertainment within walking distance of Connect55+ Ankeny!


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community
Price·10A 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.
Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Ankeny

1-bedroom apartments at Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$880
May 2024$893
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$1,039

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1225 SW 28th Street?

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

$43,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,090.
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Schools near Connect55+ Ankeny | 55 Plus Active Adult Retirement Community

Heritage Elementary School

301 sw prairie trail pky

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A-

Prairie Trail Elementary School

1850 sw college ave

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A

Terrace Learning Center

310 nw school st

ankeny, IA, 50023

PKPublic

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-
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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 1225 SW 28th Street

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

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 1225 SW 28th Street, Ankeny

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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