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District Place


1205 SW Merchant St Ankeny, IA

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

630 - 1,142 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,400
630 ft2
1 Available
1205 SW Merchant Street #306
$1,400
Available Apr 10th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,950 - $2,025
1142 ft2
2 Available
1205 SW Merchant Street #317
$2,025
Available Now
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1205 SW Merchant Street #116
$1,950
Available Apr 3rd, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,750
780 ft2
1 Available
1205 SW Merchant Street #315
$1,750
Available Jul 20th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
43
Car-Dependent
Bike Score®
37
Somewhat Bikeable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
On-site Laundry
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Internet Included
Hardwood Floors
Water Included
Scheduled Furnace Filter Replacement During Residency
Lawn Care Included
Local Businesses
Parks And Green Spaces
Pet Friendly (with Restrictions)
Prompt Maintenance Team With Fast Request Resolution
Recreational Amenities
Responsive Property Management With Online Rent Payment And Service Options
Golf Courses
Shopping And Dining
Snow Removal Included
Trash Included
Underground Parking
Walkable To Restaurants, Shopping, Parks, And Trails
Energy Included
Legacy Fitness Membership Included
Friendly Neighborhoods
Community Events
Annual Preventative Maintenance
Ankeny Prairie Trail
Security System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Dishwasher
Pantry
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Smoke-free Community
Elevator
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Parking
Surface Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $500
Property details
Description

District Place - 2nd Floor Interior Suite - District Place is located in the heart of The District in Prairie Trail. These 1 and 2 bedroom units offer modern finishes, fantastic natural light, and within walking distance of many great places within Ankeny.
Rent Includes: Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Internet, Energy, Water, and More!
Underground covered parking available for an additional fee.
Elevator within building and all appliances included.
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Caliber Property Management

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 51
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (515) 329-3636
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Caliber Iowa
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for District Place by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$50,400
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$68,700
per year
Rent report

District Place Rent vs. Ankeny Average

 District Place      Ankeny Average
1BR
$1,400
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
2BR
$1,908
$1,492
$0
$650
$1,300
$1,950
$2,600

District Place is asking 22% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Ankeny.

If you upsized to an average priced Ankeny 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 23% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Ankeny studio apartment, you would pay 21% more per month.

District Place provides 8% less square footage than the average Ankeny 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
District Place
1BR $1,400 $2.20 $4,200
2BR $1,908 $1.90 $5,725
Ankeny Average
Studio $1,448 $1.40 $4,344
1BR $1,150 $1.70 $3,451
2BR $1,492 $1.40 $4,475
3BR $1,818 $1.20 $5,453
4BR $2,575 $1.20 $7,725

Availability in Ankeny

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 254 2BR units on the market in Ankeny. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
3% 37% 47% 11% 2%
Available Units in Ankeny
Studio 16
1BR 200
2BR 254
3BR 60
4BR 11
Location
Nearby Colleges

Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

Drake University

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System 6.29 mi.
Broadlawns Medical Center 6.75 mi.
Iowa Lutheran Hospital 7.62 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Ankeny Fire Department 1.44 mi.
Ankeny Fire Department 2.02 mi.
Camp Dodge Range Control 4.56 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 4 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 1 unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 630 to 1,142 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,950 to $2,025. District Place has 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,950.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1205 SW Merchant St in Ankeny, IA. It's 0.9 miles southwest from the center of Ankeny.
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