Rent in Ankeny, IA
Across Ankeny's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,449 a month, with figures from $1,259–$1,690. The highest typical rent is in 50021 ($1,475) and the lowest in 50023 ($1,422). Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay about 1.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,288 | $894–$1,705 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,163 | $961–$1,420 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,449 | $1,259–$1,690 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,011 | $1,724–$2,310 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,312 | $2,040–$2,728 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
Ankeny ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ankeny, IA?
- About $1,449 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,259–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ankeny, IA?
- About $1,163 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $961–$1,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ankeny, IA?
- About $2,011 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,724–$2,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ankeny, IA?
- About $1,288 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $894–$1,705. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ankeny, IA?
- About $2,312 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,040–$2,728. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ankeny ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50021 has the highest typical rent at $1,475 a month, and 50023 the lowest at $1,422.
- What is the property tax rate in Ankeny, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay a typical 1.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ankeny rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).