Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Ankeny, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ankeny, IA rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $99 less per month on average than last year, continuing a gradual cooldown from the peak of $1,455/month in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Ankeny sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ankeny rent for $647/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,099/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,348/month.
What you'll pay
Houses rent higher at $1,850/month compared to apartments at $1,200/month in Ankeny, IA. Apartments make up 46.2% of total rentals, while houses account for 48.7%.
Median rent
Median rent in Ankeny
$1,395/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Ankeny is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ankeny
141
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ankeny rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ankeny, IA
Average rent prices in Ankeny have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ankeny, IA
Rent prices in Ankeny vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ankeny is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,283.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $647 | 10% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,099 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,399 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,347 | 5% |  5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ankeny, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$647
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ankeny, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ankeny, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ankeny, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ankeny and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ankeny
27%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ankeny, IA is 27% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$1,350
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30%$1,412
4%$1,839
5%$1,342
3%$1,375
14%Discover rentals in Ankeny, IA
5d+ ago
304 308/312 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$670–$830
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1210 Sw 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$730–$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
602 Se Grant St, Ankeny, IA 50021
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
218 206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ankeny
Studio
0 baths
$6,490
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ankeny
3307 Se 20th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ankeny
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
1155 Sw Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3611 Ne Otterview Cir, Ankeny, IA 50021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1155 Sw Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2820 Ne 38th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
4d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
318 Se Autumn Park Dr #24, Ankeny, IA 50021
2 beds
2 baths
$1,349
House for rent
3d ago
1205 Sw Merchant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
201 Sw Linden St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$799–$850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1335 Sw Merchant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1713 Nw Pine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,065
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ankeny, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ankeny rental market.
How much is rent in Ankeny?
The average rent in Ankeny is $1,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ankeny?
Average rent prices in Ankeny have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Ankeny rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ankeny is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ankeny?
To comfortably afford rent in Ankeny, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ankeny?
January offers the lowest rents in Ankeny, with prices running about 12% lower than July's peak summer rates.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).