Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

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3861 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266

1–2 Bedrooms
742–947 Square Feet

About 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.

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes is located in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood and 50266 Zip code of West Des Moines, IA.

Unique Features and Amenities

Coffee Bar
Detached Garages
First Floor
Flexible Lease Terms
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Grilling Station
Little Free Library
On-Call Emergency Maintenance
Pet Friendly
Picnic/bbq Area
Pure Air Community
Second Floor
Select Fixture & Finish Upgrades
Smart Home Technology
Spin Bikes
Third Floor
Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout
Zero Deposit Options

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms

1 Bedroom
One Bedroom
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 742 sq ft
Available Aug 30
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map
August 30, 2026 0602 742
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Unit 0602 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
First Floor
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Select Fixture & Finish Upgrades
Apartment Model: One Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 742 sq ftAvailable August 30, 2026
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Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
One Bedroom - Floorplan
Apartment Unit: 0602Apartment Model: One Bedroom1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 742 sq ftAvailable August 30, 2026
2 Bedrooms
Two Bedroom
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 947 sq ft
Available Now
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map View Details
Available Now 0805 947 View Details Below
September 1, 2026 1001 947 View Details Below
September 2, 2026 0203 947 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Living Space
Walk-In Closets
Window Coverings
Unit 0805 Gallery
Property Map
Unit 0805 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Second Floor
Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout
Unit 1001 Gallery
Property Map
Unit 1001 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
First Floor
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout
Unit 0203 Gallery
Property Map
Unit 0203 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Unique Features
First Floor
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Select Fixture & Finish Upgrades
Apartment Model: Two Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 947 sq ftAvailable Now
FloorplansPhotos
Two Bedroom - Image 1
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Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
Two Bedroom - Floorplan
Apartment Unit: 0805Apartment Model: Two Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 947 sq ftAvailable Now
Apartment Unit: 1001Apartment Model: Two Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 947 sq ftAvailable September 1, 2026
Apartment Unit: 0203Apartment Model: Two Bedroom2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 947 sq ftAvailable September 2, 2026

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
August 30, 2026	0602	742

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
Available Now	0805	947	View Details Below
September 1, 2026	1001	947	View Details Below
September 2, 2026	0203	947	View Details Below

Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

144 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1984

Lease Terms

3 - 14 mo
Short Term Lease Options

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Applicant.$60.00
Due at Move-In: Administrative FeeiMax of 1. Charged Per Unit.$150.00; Annual Common Area MaintenanceiMax of 1. Charged per unit.$50.00

Utilities

Utility Service Feei$8.00/mo

Pest Control Servicei$2.00/mo

Doorstep Trash Removali$25.00/mo

Internet Servicei$65.00/mo

UtilitiesiVaries/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Situational Fees

Utility Final Bill Chargei$10.00

Utility New Account Setupi$10.00

Comments:

Max of 1.

Pet Fees

Pet Feei$300.00

Pet Renti$40.00/mo

Comments:

Max of 2.

Dogs

Restrictions:

Breed Restrictions Apply

Comments: Large Dogs Welcome.

Parking Info and Fees

Street

Garage Parking

1 Max

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Coffee Bar
Detached Garages
First Floor
Flexible Lease Terms
Full-Size Washer/dryer Included
Grilling Station
Little Free Library
On-Call Emergency Maintenance
Pet Friendly
Picnic/bbq Area
Pure Air Community
Second Floor
Select Fixture & Finish Upgrades
Smart Home Technology
Spin Bikes
Third Floor
Upgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout
Zero Deposit Options

Community Features

Corporate Housing

Living Area Features

Walk In Closets

Getting Around

40 / 100 Fairly walkable
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
20 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
40 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

60 / 100 Restaurants
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes
50 / 100 Cafes
Some cafés within a few minutes
60 / 100 Nightlife
Several bars within a few minutes
70 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within a few minutes
40 / 100 Parks
Moderate amount of park space nearby
0 / 100 Noise Level
Many sources of noise nearby

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.3

9 Renters Reviews

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Poor Service

August 1, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com

Made an appointment for a tour in advance. Agent was not expecting my arrival. The tour ended up being self guided, hard to get into the apartment, even harder to lock it up when I was done.

Property Manager Responded

August 13, 2024

I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your tour. We strive to provide a seamless experience and it's disappointing that we missed the mark this time. I'd love to discuss this further and ensure it doesn't happen again. Please feel free to reach out directly. Thank you, Jadi - Community Manager - (515) 223-1642

Horrible

March 31, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

I lived in this apartment complex w/granddaughter & niece for 1yr. Maintence was horrible apartment was not cleaned when we moved in carpet fiifity, refrigerator fility missing parts, blinds tore up, dishwasher never worked correctly had to keep a bucket under sink to catch water, reported all of this and they would show up to tinker with repairs. When I moved out cleaned apartment and moved out 4 days earlier returned keys to office but let them know I would come back daily and check for mail ...

They ended up trying to charge me for late move out, to replace carpet& blinds. Will never recommend this place to know one. Plus no mail box key had to go to post office and get replacement for myself and that took over a month. Reported bathroom doors falling off never fixe Reported all repairs numerous times but fell on deaf ears. Never again will I live in WDM at least not under this owner.

Verified Renter

February 15, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com

Super fast, super easy process! Everybody is so nice that I have worked with or came across! Definitely recommend

Verified Renter

December 28, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

Staff is very easy to work with and very helpful. They do extra little things for residents during holiday times which are much appreciated.

Verified Renter

May 21, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

I'm looking forward to paying my next months rent at Boulder Ridge! Why you ask? Because it means I get to stay with the awesome people for 30 more days. I love my new home here. My apartment is awesome!! I just love it and my dog Sebastian can't wait until it's Bark Park Day. The staff here is top notch and will make sure you have what you need. I was relocating from Minnesota and the leasing professionals were so patient and answered every one of my emails and phone calls with a smile. They ...

have great automated systems to keep you up to date on things, but even so, the maintenance man still tells me what's going on with my work order when he sees me. I call that above and beyond customer service. I'm so glad I made Boulder Ridge my home. In the eternal words of Mr. Rogers "Won't you be my neighbor?"

Positive experience with new management

March 15, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

I’m living here since September 2019. Management has changed in October. Katelyn was old manager, she was not very helpful. Now I like the new management especially Teressa. She helped me in finding a garage to my electric car Tesla. Taylor is new manager and i have issues with power bill and water bill as i was not enrolled in midamerican energy. Taylor waved the fee for me. Management is very good now

Quiet cozy living

January 27, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

Management is awesome and they are very accommodating to my husbands disability and needs

Stay Away!

July 29, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com

We lived in Boulder Ridge for 3 years. Throughout the 3 years we lived there, there was a persistent leak in the ceiling of one of our bedrooms. They came out many times to “fix” it, but it kept coming back worse each time. The water smelled awful. During the last month of our lease, the leak came back worse than ever. We moved out of the apartment a few weeks before our leak was up so we didn’t complain that there was foul smelling standing water in the carpet and a huge hole that just sat ...

untouched for weeks. When our lease was up we verified with the office that our account was paid in full (should have got it in writing.) A few weeks letter we received a letter from a collection agency (Boulder Ridge never contacted us directly) saying we still owed almost $400. We called them, thinking it was a mistake, but apparently it was for carpet cleaning and trim replacement for the leak they chose to take weeks to fix! Very sketchy and now we have to fight a collection agency for bogus charges. There are many other nice apartment complexes in the area. Choose another one!

Dont do it.

February 28, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com

Very bad management unprofessional treat their tenants bad and once you move out they will try to get over on you. I wouldnt refer this place to anyone dont do it.

Nearby Schools

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community School District

625 South 35th Street

Public School - Grades 6-12 (687 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community School District

3650 Woodland Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-12 (2060 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

Indian Hills Junior High School

West Des Moines Community School District

9401 Indian Hills Drive

Public School - Grades 6-8 (696 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Crossroads Park Elementary School

West Des Moines Community School District

1050 50th Street

Public School - Grades K-5 (521 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes.

Big Box and Retail

Target

1800 Valley West Dr

2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

Walgreens

1660 22nd St

3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Carmax

10315 Hickman Rd

5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1010 60th St

4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd

4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave

10 minute drive / 4.75 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

17 minute drive / 8.1 miles away

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 9.3 miles, including Holiday Aquatic Center , Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Great Western Trail.

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments	$966	$595	$1,717
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,160	$699	$4,705
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,314	$699	$3,273
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,787	$1,070	$3,550
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments	$2,700	$2,700	$2,700
2 Bedroom Homes	$1,475	$995	$1,880
3 Bedroom Homes	$2,099	$1,400	$4,750
4 Bedroom Homes	$2,627	$1,650	$3,150