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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • First-class amenities
  • Open floor plan
  • Luxury living
  • High-end finishes
  • Three spacious bedrooms
  • Finished basements

Location

1904 Sw Cascade Falls Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Management

Hale Development

Leasing office

(515) 240-4914

Property Overview

Prairie Trails delivers luxury living with three spacious bedrooms, open floor plans, high-end finishes, finished basements, and first-class amenities, reflected in its perfect 10/10 amenities rating and strong overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5/10. With an excellent price rating of 9/10 and location rating of 9/10, it offers strong value, convenient access to a nearby top-rated elementary school and grocery options, and strong transparency from management. It is also great for pet friendliness, supported by outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet services.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Prairie Trails is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prairie Trails 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Magazine/Merchant/Des Moines4 bed3 bath2,700 sqft$2,600 /mo1 unit availableMagazine Townhomes at Prairie Trail are Ankeny’s most premier rental properties and provide luxury living at its best. First-class amenities, stylish comfort and a great location near schools and shopping centers make these the most sought out places to live in town. The ranch design boasts large family rooms, four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms along with finished basements. Built with high-end finishes and numerous upgrades, each unit has an open floor plan that is complimented with beautiful interiors. Every exterior has its own stone detail, designer color, front porch design and spacious deck. Because of these unique details, each building has a distinct look from the next, establishing a street that has a friendly neighborhood feel.

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Amenities for Prairie Trails

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningAmple Storage
Ceiling FanCentral Heat
Dining Room AreaDual Sinks in Master Bathroom
FireplaceHeating
Kitchen IslandPendant Lights
Quartz CountertopsWalk-in Closet
Walk-In Closet with ShelvingWindow Coverings

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryStainless Steel Appliances
Washer and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space
Storage

Services

Energy Star RatedPackage Service
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Prairie Trails

HomeApartments in Ankeny Prairie Trails

Magazine Townhomes at Prairie Trail are Ankeny’s most premier rental properties and provide luxury living at its best. First-class amenities, stylish comfort and a great location near schools and shopping centers make these the most sought out places to live in town. The ranch design boasts large family rooms, four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms along with finished basements. Built with high-end finishes and numerous upgrades, each unit has an open floor plan that is complimented with beautiful interiors. Every exterior has its own stone detail, designer color, front porch design and spacious deck. Because of these unique details, each building has a distinct look from the next, establishing a street that has a friendly neighborhood feel.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Prairie Trails is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Prairie Trails 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 Prairie Trails
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.
Prairie Trails 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Prairie Trails is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Prairie Trails 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 Prairie Trails 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.

Prairie Trails is great for:

Pet owners

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

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 Prairie Trails compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 862 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Ankeny

4-bedroom apartments at Prairie Trails cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$900
June 2024$896
July 2024$1,002
August 2024$963
September 2024$1,003
October 2024$950
November 2024$892
December 2024$950
January 2025$920
February 2025$910
March 2025$926
April 2025$1,787
May 2025$1,641
June 2025$1,064
July 2025$1,627
August 2025$1,746
September 2025$1,041
October 2025$1,449
November 2025$2,020
December 2025$2,510
January 2026$2,164
February 2026$1,044
March 2026$1,029
April 2026$970
May 2026$1,000

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$104,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $104,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,600.
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Schools near Prairie Trails

Prairie Trail Elementary School

1850 sw college ave

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A

Heritage Elementary School

301 sw prairie trail pky

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A-

Terrace Learning Center

310 nw school st

ankeny, IA, 50023

PKPublic

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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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Ankeny near 1904 Sw Cascade Falls Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1904 Sw Cascade Falls Dr, Ankeny

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

3/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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