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1115 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Property Overview
Trailside Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall expert score of 8/10, offering strong value for the price and an impressive 9/10 for both amenities and location. Renters benefit from convenient access to top-rated schools, a grocery store within a few miles, detailed and transparent listing information (including 45 photos), and value metrics that place it well above most nearby properties.
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
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 680 sqft | $815 /mo | 1 unit available | Step into a comfortable apartment featuring a spacious layout with large living areas and plenty of natural light. The open flow between the kitchen and living space makes it easy to relax or entertain, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and functionality for everyday living. Bedrooms are generously sized with great closet space, and additional storage throughout adds extra convenience. Take advantage of a limited-time special—receive half a month free with a 13-month lease! | |
| Trailside Apartments – City Living, Just Off the Trail | 1 bed | 1 bath | 680 sqft | $815 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 720 sqft | $975 /mo | 1 unit available | Step into a comfortable apartment featuring a spacious layout with large living areas and plenty of natural light. The open flow between the kitchen and living space makes it easy to relax or entertain, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and functionality for everyday living. Bedrooms are generously sized with great closet space, and additional storage throughout adds extra convenience. Take advantage of a limited-time special—receive half a month free with a 13-month lease! |
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Amenities for Trailside Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Trash |
| Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Fridge |
| Range |
Building
| Community Room | Onsite Laundry |
| Sewer |
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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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 72 |
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About Trailside Apartments
- Step into a comfortable apartment featuring a spacious layout with large living areas and plenty of natural light. The open flow between the kitchen and living space makes it easy to relax or entertain, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and functionality for everyday living. Bedrooms are generously sized with great closet space, and additional storage throughout adds extra convenience. Take advantage of a limited-time special—receive half a month free with a 13-month lease!
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.
8.0
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Trailside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Trailside Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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, Trailside 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.
Trailside Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including community room. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Trailside 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.
Trailside 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 Trailside 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·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.
Trailside 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 Trailside Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 60 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- 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
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Rent trends in Ankeny
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 33% lower than 1-bedrooms in Ankeny.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Trailside Apartments to be 35% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ankeny.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Ankeny
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $893 |
| 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 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1115 W 1st St?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $815.
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Schools near Trailside Apartments
Northwest Elementary School
1202 w first st
ankeny, IA, 50023
K-5Public
B
Terrace Learning Center
310 nw school st
ankeny, IA, 50023
PKPublic
Heritage Elementary School
301 sw prairie trail pky
ankeny, IA, 50023
K-5Public
A-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Getting around Ankeny near 1115 W 1st St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1115 W 1st St, Ankeny
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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West Forty Market
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417 SW 3rd St
Ambrosia Donuts LLC
106 SW State St
Blue Bean
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Starbucks
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Daylight Donuts
502 N Ankeny Blvd
Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St
Grubb's Pub
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