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$1,150 / Month

118 S Franklin Ave

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Ames, IA 50014

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 882 SF

About This Property

This 2 bed, 1 bath home is move in ready with updated kitchen appliances and main floor washer and dryer. One car detached garage and large back yard great for entertaining! Just a short walk away from Iowa State University, located in West Ames near Hy-Vee and plenty of Cy-ride bus routes! Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Don't miss out - schedule your showing today!

118 S Franklin Ave is a house located in Story County and the 50014 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community School District attendance zone.

Location
118 S Franklin Ave, Ames,
IA 50014
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City - Ames

Located in central Iowa, Ames combines the energy of a college town with welcoming community spirit. As home to Iowa State University, this city of over 66,000 residents offers educational opportunities alongside comfortable living. The rental market reflects steady growth, with average rents ranging from $756 for studios to $1,792 for four-bedroom units. Campustown pulses with activity near the university, while the Downtown district features local shops and the Octagon Center for the Arts.

Outdoor recreation abounds at Brookside Park and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, where residents enjoy trails and natural wetlands. The city hosts significant research facilities, including the USDA National Animal Disease Center and the Ames Laboratory. The CyRide transit system connects major areas throughout the city, making commuting convenient for residents.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 443 Sq Ft $675 $932 $1,500
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 648-665 Sq Ft $650 $958 $1,600
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 892-898 Sq Ft $549 $1,006 $2,012
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1157-1159 Sq Ft $397 $973 $2,950
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1407-1412 Sq Ft $419 $900 $3,000
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Iowa State University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 19 min 12.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 40 min 29.3 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 43 min 34.0 mi
118 S Franklin Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Iowa State University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Boone and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.
Schools
Edwards Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
450 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
Attendance Zone
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
21 Students
Nearby
Ames Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
87 Students
Nearby
Woodward Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
113 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

118 S Franklin Ave is near Des Moines International, located 42.2 miles or 59 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 59 min 42.2 mi

Walkability Near 118 S Franklin Ave Ames, IA 50014

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 118 S Franklin Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ames Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Dakota Crossing
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
West Towne
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
118 S Franklin Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Reiman Gardens
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
118 S Franklin Ave has a nearby park, Reiman Gardens , located 2.1 miles or 5 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
118 S Franklin Ave is 3.5 miles and a 7 minute drive from Mary Greeley Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 48 min 27.3 mi
118 S Franklin Ave is 27.3 miles and a 48 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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