Ankeny Apartments for Rent

Welcome Home to Ankeny

The city of Ankeny is in the fun to say Polk County in the state of Iowa. Just fifteen minutes outside of Des Moines, Ankeny is considered part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Whether you’re looking for an excellent education system or want to take advantage of its abundance of park space, you’ll love living in Ankeny. You’ll quickly find out why Money Magazine included the city in its Top 100 Places to Live.

Want to the inside scoop on life in Ankeny? Visit our LocalTalkLink to get in on a convo with residents of the community. They’ll fill you in on everything that makes this place tick and you can even ask them questions. Just type your Ankeny related questions into the Ask a Question feature, and one of those terrific, knowledgeable, and friendly residents (AKA local experts) will get back with answers. Once you’re ready to make the move, be sure to check out our AptGuideLink for some handy tips and tricks on how to find the best place for you in Ankeny.

Ankeny Rental Trends

You’ll typically see pretty small apartment buildings in Ankeny, most of which have a very homey vibe. You’ll see units ranging from one up to three bedrooms and plenty of pet friendly places available. Prices are fairly reasonable here and with the help of our apartment finder you’re certain to lock into the best possible rate. Check out the table above to see what places are currently going for in Ankeny.

A Family Friendly Community

What city can claim to be both one of the friendliest in the county and the hometown of Slipknot drummer Chris Fehn? Only Ankeny, Iowa. Family Circle Magazine named Ankeny one of the top ten towns for families in 2008. Ankeny started out as a town of just 445 people, taking up only one square mile of land. Today, it boasts a population of over 45,000 and this city loves to celebrate. Ankeny residents enjoy a great number of fun annual events. Move to Ankeny before the summer and join the crowd at the Ankeny Summerfest. You’ll enjoy a parade, fireworks, carnival, and plenty of music and entertainment. Other special events include Ankeny Art in the Park, Santa’s North Pole Village, Summer Sounds, Movies Under the Stars, and Ankeny Unplugged. Be sure to keep your eye on the calendar, so you don’t miss a thing!

Want to brag about your kid (or yourself) on a bumper sticker? Rent an apartment in Ankeny and take advantage of the city’s nationally recognized school system. The Ankeny Community School District, the tenth largest and one of the fastest growing in the state, features a high school, two middle schools, and eight elementary schools. Its schools rank regularly as some of the best in the state of Iowa. In fact, the Ankeny Community School District boasts a graduation rate of 97.4%, the best among the largest districts in Iowa. Whether you’re interested in earning a degree or want to enroll your kid, Ankeny is also home to Des Moines Area Community College, the state’s largest community college. Additional colleges in the area include Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Simpson College, Upper Iowa University, and Iowa State University.

A Playful City

Whether you need a break from all that studying or just want to swim some laps, Ankeny has just what you need. The city offers residents a number of awesome recreational opportunities. The KaBoom! Foundation actually designated Ankeny a Playful City USA for the fourth consecutive year in 2010, a distinction carried by only 19 cities in the country. It might have something to do with the city’s 35 parks, 34 miles of trails, two aquatic centers, and annual All City Play Day. According to the city’s official website, they are committed to serious play, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Sounds like fun! From fishing holes and playgrounds to skate parks and athletic fields, you’ll find plenty of space to get outside and… yup, play. Sports lovers will love the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex with its 6 softball fields, 12 baseball fields, 2 football fields and 6 soccer fields. This playful city even wants Fido to play, play, play. The off leash Ankeny Dog Park opened in 2010 and is a constant party for the sociable and well behaved dogs of Ankeny. The park even has special events for dogs (no joke) like Paw Spa, Barktoberfest, Bark ‘n Brew, and Pooch Paddle. Move into your new pad in Ankeny and start having some fun!