Studio Apartment Rent in Ankeny, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ankeny, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,520 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ankeny
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ankeny
Compare Ankeny's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $640 |
| 2 | Marion | $640 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $663 |
| 4 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 5 | Davenport | $698 |
| 6 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 7 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 8 | Newton | $710 |
| 9 | Boone | $720 |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 11 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 12 | Burlington | $750 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Cedar Falls | $770 |
| 15 | Coralville | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny (this page) | $1,135 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,110 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,090 |
| 4 | Urbandale | $1,045 |
| 5 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Tiffin | $870 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 15 | Iowa City | $853 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ankeny.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ankeny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston, IA | 8.3 mi | $1,110 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Des Moines, IA | 9.5 mi | $909 | $-226 (-20%) |
| Altoona, IA | 11.3 mi | $1,010 | $-125 (-11%) |
| Pleasant Hill, IA | 12.4 mi | $1,000 | $-135 (-12%) |
| Urbandale, IA | 13.2 mi | $1,045 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Grimes, IA | 14.2 mi | $930 | $-205 (-18%) |
| West Des Moines, IA | 16.5 mi | $1,040 | $-95 (-8%) |
| Norwalk, IA | 20.1 mi | $990 | $-145 (-13%) |
| Waukee, IA | 21.1 mi | $1,090 | $-45 (-4%) |
| Ames, IA | 21.7 mi | $935 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Indianola, IA | 27.1 mi | $830 | $-305 (-27%) |
| Boone, IA | 30.7 mi | $720 | $-415 (-37%) |
Studio rent in Ankeny — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ankeny?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ankeny, Iowa is $1,135 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,520.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ankeny?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,400 ($3,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ankeny expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ankeny's studio median of $1,135 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ankeny rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Ankeny ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ankeny?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnston ($1,110), Des Moines ($909), Altoona ($1,010).