Home to one of Iowa's most extensive trail networks, Ankeny offers rental houses just minutes from Des Moines, connecting residents to Iowa's third-largest employment center. This rapidly growing city of 74,000 residents benefits from its strategic location near major employers like John Deere, Casey's General Stores headquarters, and the Des Moines Area Community College campus. The Prairie Trail district presents rental houses near shopping and dining options, while established neighborhoods like Delaware Landing and Georgetown offer homes with mature landscaping and quick access to Interstate 35. The average commute to downtown Des Moines takes 20 minutes, and Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) provides express bus service to the capital city. Rental houses in northeast Ankeny's newer developments place residents near the popular High Trestle Trail and Ankeny's extensive 100-mile trail network. The city maintains 60 parks across 800 acres, including two aquatic centers and multiple sports complexes. With an average rent of $1,660 for three-bedroom homes and steady annual appreciation, Ankeny's rental market reflects the city's strong economic growth and development.