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Serves Ankeny · office in Des Moines
699 Walnut St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Caddie Property Management in Des Moines manages single-family and multifamily rentals in Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Ankeny, Johnston and Grimes, with marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections and accounting.
In their words: “Let Caddie Property Management handle the details so you can enjoy the rewards of ownership without the daily grind.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention clear communication, attention to detail and homes rented quickly to qualified tenants.
Serves Ankeny · office in Urbandale
2360 Northwest 128th Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
Real Property Management Iowa, part of the Real Property Management brand, manages single-family homes and duplexes in Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Waukee, Clive, Johnston and Grimes, with screening, rent collection, maintenance and owner reporting.
In their words: “Our system eliminates those losses to position your property for long-term growth, allowing you to build wealth while providing quality homes for residents.”
Serves Ankeny · office in Des Moines
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
Simply Urban Property Management has served Iowa property owners since 2017, managing single-family homes in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Norwalk, Carlisle, Adel, Waukee, Indianola and Ankeny with marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance and financial reporting.
In their words: “Easily monitor your investment via detailed reports and an online owner portal.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a kind, caring property manager who responds quickly to maintenance requests.
Serves Ankeny · office in Johnston
Serves the Johnston area · no public office address, so no map pin
Freya Properties, serving the Johnston area, manages single-family homes and small multifamily rentals in Des Moines, Ankeny and Central Iowa, handling tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, renewals and eviction coordination.
In their words: “Professional property management for rental property owners who want their investment handled proactively.”
Hunziker Property Management has managed rentals in the Ames area for over 70 years, covering apartments, student housing, townhomes, duplexes and condos in Ames, Ankeny, Gilbert, Boone, Nevada and Story City.
In their words: “From apartments and student housing near Iowa State University to townhomes, duplexes, condos, and other quality rental properties, we offer housing options to fit a variety of lifestyles and budgets.”
Haverkamp Properties, based in Ames, is a locally owned company managing apartments, student housing and 55+ communities in Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Grimes, Johnston and North Liberty, and offers third-party management.
In their words: “As a locally owned and operated property management company, we understand that choosing the right home is no easy decision.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, caring staff and well-maintained apartment communities.
Serves Ankeny · office in Des Moines
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
KLC Property Management Solutions manages single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and condos in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Grimes, Clive, Urbandale and Bondurant, offering leasing, maintenance and owner services.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention courteous, respectful people, good communication and reliable records for owners.
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Rents in Ankeny are $244 above the Polk County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$22 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Ankeny's typical asking rent is $244 (20.0%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Ankeny is number 1 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Altoona, Bondurant, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, April and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 8 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | $1,464 | +1.5% | 7 |
| Des Moines | $1,129 | +1.0% | 14 |
| Urbandale | $1,038 | +1.6% | 6 |
| Clive | $1,694 | 2 | |
| West Des Moines | $1,353 | +2.3% | 5 |
| Ames | $1,240 | +1.7% | 8 |
| Waterloo | $909 | +5.1% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies that serve Ankeny, Polk County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Ankeny is $1,464 (September 2026); +1.5% over the past year and +18.0% over five years. About 28.7% of homes in Ankeny are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.7% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Ankeny, IA. None has an office in Ankeny; all serve it from offices nearby.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Ankeny was $1,464 a month in September 2026, +1.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 8 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, April and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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