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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- On-site laundry
- Refrigerator
- Garages
- Quiet community
- Quiet park-like setting
Location
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Property Overview
Ashworth Apartments offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 7.9/10, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating based on detailed property information. Residents benefit from a quiet, park-like setting with conveniences like a dishwasher, on-site laundry, refrigerator, and garages, while being within walking distance of numerous cultural venues and highly rated schools, making it an attractive option for renters who enjoy an active social life and good value for money.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| TWO BED APARTMENT, close to shopping and restaurants! | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | This two-bedroom apartment is in a quiet, park-like setting along Ashworth Blvd in West Des Moines. Minutes to shopping and historic Valley Junction. Great kitchen with lots of counterspace, refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher. Patio doors to balcony. Laundry on-site. Garages A quiet community where your pets are welcome! Pets Policy: Cat/Dog, Maximum of 2; non ref Deposit $250 for 1st, add'l $100 for second; monthly pet rent $35 cats/$50 dogs. Aggressive breeds of dogs are prohibited. Call Jocelyn at 515-334-3345 |
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Amenities for Ashworth Apartments
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Free Off Street Parking | Garages Available |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 40 |
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About Ashworth Apartments
- This two-bedroom apartment is in a quiet, park-like setting along Ashworth Blvd in West Des Moines. Minutes to shopping and historic Valley Junction. Great kitchen with lots of counterspace, refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher. Patio doors to balcony. Laundry on-site. Garages A quiet community where your pets are welcome! Pets Policy: Cat/Dog, Maximum of 2; non ref Deposit $250 for 1st, add'l $100 for second; monthly pet rent $35 cats/$50 dogs. Aggressive breeds of dogs are prohibited. Call Jocelyn at 515-334-3345
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very GoodAshworth Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Ashworth Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Ashworth Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including free off street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Ashworth Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Ashworth Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Ashworth Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Ashworth Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Ashworth Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Ashworth Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in West Des Moines
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Ashworth Apartments to be 40% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in West Des Moines.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
West Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,075 |
| June 2024 | $1,081 |
| July 2024 | $1,123 |
| August 2024 | $1,114 |
| September 2024 | $1,105 |
| October 2024 | $1,092 |
| November 2024 | $1,103 |
| December 2024 | $1,082 |
| January 2025 | $1,075 |
| February 2025 | $1,052 |
| March 2025 | $1,099 |
| April 2025 | $1,099 |
| May 2025 | $1,099 |
| June 2025 | $1,099 |
| July 2025 | $1,099 |
| August 2025 | $1,099 |
| September 2025 | $1,099 |
| October 2025 | $1,099 |
| November 2025 | $1,078 |
| December 2025 | $973 |
| January 2026 | $935 |
| February 2026 | $911 |
| March 2026 | $937 |
| April 2026 | $1,057 |
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Can I afford to live at 1020 Ashworth Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$31,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near Ashworth Apartments
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th st
west des moines, IA, 50265
PK, K-6Public
B
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
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Getting around West Des Moines near 1020 Ashworth Rd
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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