Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Ankeny, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ankeny rent stands today
Ankeny, IA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,449/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.3%.
Compared to national trends
Ankeny, IA sits 24.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 161 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Ankeny rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,440/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,495/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Ankeny
$1,449/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ankeny is $1,449 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $481 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ankeny
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ankeny rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ankeny, IA
Average rent prices in Ankeny have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,290, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 |  1% |  63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,440 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 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 | $1,290 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,440
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
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
$1,290
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
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
25%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ankeny, IA is 35% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,075
33%$2,075
50%$1,550
12%$1,000
6%$1,320
12%$1,672
23%$1,875
7%$1,270
37%$1,412
6%$1,850
1%$1,395
7%$1,025
1%Discover rentals in Ankeny, IA
1d ago
304 308/312 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$770–$830
Apartment for rent
23h ago
602 Se Grant St, Ankeny, IA 50021
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
113 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
1d 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
4 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
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
$2,995
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1920 Nw Northcreek Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,750
House 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
1904 Sw Cascade Falls Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
325 Ne 6th St #NA, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Jul 12
5d+ ago
Verified
1961 Se Four Seasons Dr #172, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,349
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ankeny
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1961 Se Four Seasons Dr #172, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,349
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Ankeny
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
$2,395
Price drop
House for rent
22h ago
2333 Sw Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,039–$1,685
Apartment for rent
22h ago
105 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$835
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 $1,449 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ankeny?
Average rent prices in Ankeny have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Ankeny rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ankeny is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $481 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ankeny?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ankeny average around $1,170/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,460/month.
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).