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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Refreshing pool
  • Dog park with agility equipment

Location

3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
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Property Overview

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes stands out for its strong overall rating, excellent value, and standout amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, pool, and dog park with agility equipment. It also offers a convenient location, detailed listing transparency, and appealing nearby access, while being noted as great for work from home, pet friendliness, and social life.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

One Bedroom1 bed1 bath742 sqft
Two Bedroom2 bed2 bath947 sqft

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Amenities for Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Apartment Amenities

Fireplace

Tech

Community Wide WiFi

Building

Bicycle StorageCats OK
ClubhouseCoffee Bar
Dogs OKFitness Center
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Roof DeckSpin Bikes

Grounds

Detached GaragesGarage Parking
Grilling StationOff-Street Parking
Outdoor SpacePicnic/BBQ Area
StorageSwimming Pool

Services

Little Free LibraryOn Call Emergency Maintenance
On-Site ManagementProperty Manager Onsite

Neighborhood

Pure Air Community

Other

Flexible Lease TermsZero Deposit Options
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

$60

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$150

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Garage Lot

Garage Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 garage lots max.

$75

Dog Policy

Allowed
Breed restrictionsYes

Standard Restrictions On Aggressive Breed According to City Standard

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max. Large Dogs Welcome.

$40

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Large Dogs Welcome.

$40

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300
Building details

Property details

Year built1984
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About Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

HomeApartments in West Des Moines Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Boulder Ridge is the apartment you've been looking for in West Des Moines, IA. With comfortable one- and two-bedroom homes complete with wood-burning fireplaces, oversized closets, and eat-in kitchens, you're guaranteed to find a place to live with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have access to our refreshing pool, dog park with agility equipment, and 24-hour fitness center; with a location that offers access to I-235, I-35, and I-80, you can get anywhere easily. Find a home at Boulder Ridge, where living more is the new standard.


Year Built: 1984

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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes
Price·10A 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.
Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes 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 Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

5 stars for my tour experience with Teressa. She was kind, knowledgeable, amd outgoing through the whole tour. She was able to answer my questions quickly and honestly, and made sure I had a clear understanding of the next steps. She cared about my experience, and that is a rare thing these days.

Jack McLallen

Jack McLallen

Feb 12, 2024

I have just moved into Boulder Ridge Apartments and I love it! The manager Taylor was so helpful with the move in process, made it so easy! The maintenance staff Scott and Joe were so fast at completing my work-order and communicating with me during the process the whole time! Thank you for making the transition to my new upgraded apartment a better experience for me!!!

Teressa Kesterson

Teressa Kesterson

Dec 18, 2020

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Work-from-home

  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

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 Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in West Des Moines

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
West Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in West Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,048
May 2026$989
June 2026$971
July 2026$995
August 2026$985
September 2026$893

Schools near Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Crossroads Park Elementary School

1050 50th st

west des moines, IA, 50266

K-6Public
A-

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Grant Ragan Elementary School

645 ne dartmoor dr

waukee, IA, 50263

PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around West Des Moines near 3861 Woodland Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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