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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Ankeny, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ankeny rent stands today
Ankeny, IA rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,448/month. Renters today are paying $69 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend since the trough in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Ankeny sits 23.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite recent rent increases. The city has a total of 143 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Ankeny rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,407/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,825/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,245/month. This range reflects the variety of options available to renters across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Ankeny
$1,448/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Ankeny is $1,448 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $452 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ankeny
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 5% 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Ankeny run $1,112 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | No Change |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 6% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,407 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,245 | No Change | 10% |
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 | $1,175 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $1,199 | No Change | 16% | |
Houses | $1,800 | 5% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,407
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last year
10%
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
$1,175
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
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
24%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ankeny, IA is 36% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,067
1%$1,245
2%$1,535
54%$975
2%$1,575
16%$1,544
3%$1,825
4%$1,490
10%$1,412
9%$1,850
7%$1,360
8%$1,275
6%Discover rentals in Ankeny, IA
2d ago
1210 Sw 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$730–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
304 308/312 Nw College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$770–$830
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
602 Se Grant St, Ankeny, IA 50021
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
218 206, 210, 214, 218 NW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
2 beds
1 bath
$845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ankeny
Studio
0 baths
$6,490
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
2013 Northwest Hickory Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ankeny
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1424 Ne 56th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,990–$2,340
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
1155 Sw Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
3611 Ne Otterview Cir, Ankeny, IA 50021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1424 Ne 56th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,990–$2,340
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 S.W. 28th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1940 Se Winter Park Dr #180, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
323 Se Spring Park Dr #178, Ankeny, IA 50021
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1424 Ne 56th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,990–$2,340
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1205 Sw Merchant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1713 Nw Pine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
1 bed
1 bath
$849–$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ankeny
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,448 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ankeny?
Average rent prices in Ankeny have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Ankeny rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ankeny is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $452 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?
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).