Status: Special offer

Colonial Apartments

401 SW Elm St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Special offer! Move in specials. 1 month free rent.

Expires February 1, 2027

Apartment building

1 bed

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Cottage layout 1 bd, 1 ba	850	Now	$875+

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Neighborhood: 50023

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

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Bikeable

Nearby schools in Ankeny

Heritage Elementary

Grades K-5 • 1.2 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

Student Progress Rating

9/10

Parkview Middle School

Grades 6, 7 • 0.5 miles

9/10

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Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

9/10

Southview Middle School

Grades 8, 9 • 0.6 miles

7/10

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Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

Suburban Calm
Mel-Ray Mobile Home Park has a residential setting away from Ankeny’s busiest commercial corridors.
Green Spaces
Ankeny’s nearby parks and trails offer places to get outdoors.
Highway Access
Local roads connect the neighborhood with major routes through Ankeny and toward Des Moines.

Mel-Ray Mobile Home Park is in Ankeny, north of Des Moines, on the open, gently rolling landscape of central Iowa. The area has four distinct seasons, with warm summers, cold winters and changing conditions for outdoor plans. Nearby Ankeny offers parks, playgrounds, trails and public library services; local shops and casual dining provide everyday options, while a wider selection of restaurants, coffee spots and arts and nightlife venues is available across the city and in Des Moines. The neighborhood’s mobile-home setting gives it a more residential feel than Ankeny’s commercial corridors. Driving is a practical way to reach shopping and regional destinations, with local roads connecting to major routes. For ZIP code 50023, the median rent is $1,314 per month, with a typical range of $655 to $2,751.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colonial Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

Colonial Apartments is located at 401 SW Elm St, Ankeny, IA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Yankee Clipper, Firetrucker Brewery, and Leaning Tower of Pizza.

What is the average rent in Ankeny, IA?

Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in ZIP code 50023 in Ankeny is currently $1,314 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

What schools are assigned to Colonial Apartments?

The schools assigned to Colonial Apartments include Heritage Elementary, Parkview Middle School, and Southview Middle School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Colonial Apartments?

Colonial Apartments is located near 4 grocery stores, including Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market (0.2 miles) and Hy-Vee (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Rodman Comics, are approximately 0.5 miles away.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near Colonial Apartments?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Colonial Apartments include Ankeny Animal & Avian Clinic (0.6 miles away), Iowa Orthopedic Center (0.7 miles away), and The Iowa Clinic North Ankeny (1 mile away).