Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Ankeny, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ankeny, IA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month.
Compared to national trends
Ankeny sits 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 150 total rentals and a balanced mix of apartments and houses.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ankeny run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,395/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studios in Ankeny have seen a YoY rent decline of 38.6%, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. This segment's drop stands out among bedroom types in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ankeny
$1,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ankeny is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ankeny
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ankeny rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ankeny, IA
Average rent prices in Ankeny have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 |  3% | 63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 4% |
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 | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,872 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
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
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,872
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
28%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ankeny, IA is 26% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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5%$1,162
1%Discover rentals in Ankeny, IA
3d ago
304 308/312 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1011 Se 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
113 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$835
Apartment for rent
1d ago
602 Se Grant St, Ankeny, IA 50021
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$895
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
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
14h ago
1205 Sw Merchant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,025
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1210 Sw 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$730–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1155 Sw Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,900
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1920 Nw Northcreek Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600–$1,750
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ankeny
3611 Ne Otterview Cir, Ankeny, IA 50021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1960 Se Four Seasons Dr #153, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1511 Se Summer Park Dr #D31, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2431 Se Four Seasons Dr #74, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
House for rent
5d+ ago
201 Sw Linden St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ankeny
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1960 Se Four Seasons Dr #153, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1511 Se Summer Park Dr #D31, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
House 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 $1,400 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ankeny?
Average rent prices in Ankeny have remained the same 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 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?
Ankeny's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this Des Moines suburb's competitive rental market.
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).