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Ankeny, IA

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A fast-growing city with easy access to Des Moines

Commuter Suburb Family-Friendly Golf Parks

Ankeny, one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, started out in 1881 as a tiny community of just seven houses, a few small businesses, a train depot, and a school. Situated just 10 miles north of Des Moines, Ankeny is now a popular suburb known for its beautiful parks and welcoming environment. In addition to its parks, which include Sawgrass Park, Crestbruck Park, and Ankeny Miracle Park, the city features several trails and recreational spaces like the High Trestle Trail and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex.

Living in Ankeny, you’ll enjoy community events, such as farmer’s markets, live music, and seasonal festivals, including the popular Ankeny SummerFest. Popular destinations in Ankeny include Deer Creek Park, Firetrucker Brewery, and the Ankeny Art Center. With easy access to Des Moines, you’ll enjoy both small-town charm and proximity to a major city, providing you with endless options for things to do.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,126 for a studio, $1,044 for one bedroom, $1,296 for two bedrooms, and $1,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ankeny has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,044/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,121/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,447/month
1,327 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Northeast Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

655 Students

10
out of 10

Ashland Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

759 Students

9
out of 10

Westwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

642 Students

9
out of 10

Prairie Trail Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

571 Students

9
out of 10

Crocker Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

500 Students

9
out of 10

Northview Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

1,065 Students

7
out of 10

Southview Middle School

Public

Grades 8-9

896 Students

7
out of 10

Parkview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

867 Students

7
out of 10

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

1,025 Students

5
out of 10

Ankeny Centennial High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,443 Students

7
out of 10

Ankeny High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,347 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Carney Marsh
  • Geisler Farms
  • Mally's Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Park
  • Four Mile Creek Greenbelt
  • Sycamore Trail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Des Moines International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.