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Highlights

  • Spacious apartment homes
  • Welcoming environment
  • Spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartments
  • Quiet environment
  • Cozy community
  • 1- and 2-bedroom

Location

1115 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Trailside Apartments offers a compelling living experience, highlighted by spacious 1- and 2-bedroom layouts within a cozy community. With impressive ratings of 8 for trustworthiness and 9 for amenities and location, it excels in providing excellent value and convenience. Additionally, the property's competitive pricing and proximity to well-rated schools and essential services enhance its appeal for prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With 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.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath680 sqft$815 /mo1 unit availableDiscover a cozy community tucked into nature, offering spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes in a quiet, welcoming environment.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath720 sqft$975 /mo1 unit availableDiscover a cozy community tucked into nature, offering spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in a quiet, welcoming environment.

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Amenities for Trailside Apartments

Building

Community RoomControlled Access
Controlled Access BuildingOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingGarages 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

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

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Building details

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About Trailside Apartments

HomeApartments in Ankeny Trailside Apartments

Discover a cozy community tucked into nature, offering spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes in a quiet, welcoming environment.


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 Good
With 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.
How we rated Trailside Apartments
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.

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
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
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 34% lower than 1-bedrooms in Ankeny.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Trailside Apartments to be 33% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ankeny.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Ankeny
A table of studio rental data trends in Ankeny
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$880
April 2024$880
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$1,039

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom 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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