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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quartz counter tops
  • Full size washer and dryer
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • In unit laundry
  • Open floor plan
  • Smoke-free

Location

5643 Ne Lowell Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
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Management

Augusta Holdings LLC

Leasing office

(515) 776-0472

Property Overview

Northgate Your Home Today! stands out with a strong overall rating, excellent value, and top marks for price, amenities, and location. Notable features include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an open floor plan, full-size in-unit washer and dryer, and a smoke-free setting, while nearby grocery access and strong value-for-money measures 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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Make Northgate Your Home Today! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Make Northgate Your Home Today! 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

3 Bed 2 Bath3 bed2 bath1,225 sqft$1,345 /mo2 units availableSpacious 2BR and 3BR homes starting at $1,245/month, with modern layouts and a convenient Ankeny location. Don’t miss out — this special offer is available for a limited time only! 3 Bed/ 2 Bath - $1,345.00! North Gate Apartments is one of Ankeny's newest and most distinctive apartment homes. These gorgeous newly constructed apartments have 1295 square feet of living space featuring an open floor plan with a massive walk in closet in the master bedroom, upscale interior design, which includes quartz counter tops, in unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, private entry, 24-hour video security surveillance, and 24-Hour emergency maintenance for $1,345.00 a month!!! One car garage available for $50 a month. City living with a rural atmosphere! We are zoned in the North Polk School District, where your student can experience the benefits of smaller class sizes! Access to all necessities and Hwy I-35 within minutes! Our apartments are smoke-free and pets are always welcome. Our application fee is $50. We do charge a non-refundable admin fee of $150.00. Our deposits start at $500. We would love to show you what we have available, so please feel free to email us at **** to schedule a viewing! Website: dsmrental. com

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Amenities for Make Northgate Your Home Today!

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

DishwasherFlat Top Stove
Garbage DisposalIcemaker
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

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About Make Northgate Your Home Today!

HomeApartments in Ankeny Make Northgate Your Home Today!

Northgate is an inviting development on the north part of Ankeny that has a little country feel to it. Northgate also offers something no other neighborhood in Ankeny does: being a part of North Polk School District. Northgate is also located near all the necessities: Hy-Vee, Target, and Fareway, as well as Otter Creek Golf Course. Full size washer and dryer inside units with a garage with remote included. Trash is paid. Our application fee is $50. We do charge a non-refundable admin fee of $150.00. Our deposits start at $500.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Make Northgate Your Home Today! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Make Northgate Your Home Today! 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 Make Northgate Your Home Today!
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.
Make Northgate Your Home Today! 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.
Make Northgate Your Home Today! 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, Make Northgate Your Home Today! receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Make Northgate Your Home Today! 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 Make Northgate Your Home Today! does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Make Northgate Your Home Today! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 225 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away

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Rent trends in Ankeny

3-bedroom apartments at Make Northgate Your Home Today! cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,035
June 2026$1,044
July 2026$1,042

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5643 Ne Lowell Ln?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

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

$53,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,345.
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Schools near Make Northgate Your Home Today!

North Polk Central Elementary School

311 ne 141st ave

alleman, IA, 50007

PK, K-5Public
A-

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

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 5643 Ne Lowell Ln

Walking

1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

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

Transit

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

Points of interest for 5643 Ne Lowell Ln, Ankeny

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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