NW Hickory Apartments

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.