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$715 / Month

520 Carroll Ave

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Ames, IA 50010

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 600 SF

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.

About This Property

- 1 Bedroom Apartment Available September 18th, 2023 - One-bedroom apartments located close to the heart of downtown Ames. These units include lawn care, trash, and snow removal. There is coin-operated laundry in the building and the location is cat friendly. Pet fees will apply. Undergrads are welcome! No Dogs Allowed (RLNE6007035) Other Amenities: Other (coin-operated laundry in building, close to downtown, undergrads welcome, lawn care, snow removal). Utilities: Trash Pick-up Included. Pet policies: Cats Allowed, No Dogs Allowed.

520 Carroll Ave is a house located in Story County and the 50010 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • No Dogs Allowed, Amenities - coin-operated laundry in building, close to downtown, undergrads welcom
Location
520 Carroll Ave, Ames,
IA 50010
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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
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 555 Sq Ft $535 $710 $800
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 833 Sq Ft $860 $937 $1,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1206 Sq Ft $1,476 — —
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1426 Sq Ft $1,800 $2,000 $2,300
Amenities
  • No Dogs Allowed, Amenities - coin-operated laundry in building, close to downtown, undergrads welcom
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Iowa State University
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 22 min 16.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 35 min 27.0 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 38 min 31.7 mi
520 Carroll Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from Iowa State University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Boone and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.
Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Nearby
Meeker Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
351 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

520 Carroll Ave is near Des Moines International, located 39.9 miles or 55 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 55 min 39.9 mi

Walkability Near 520 Carroll Ave Ames, IA 50010

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 520 Carroll Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Duff Center
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Main Street Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Lincoln Center
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
520 Carroll Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Reiman Gardens
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
520 Carroll Ave has a nearby park, Reiman Gardens , located 2.4 miles or 6 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Story County Hospital
Drive: 15 min 11.3 mi
520 Carroll Ave is 0.5 mile from Mary Greeley Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Story County Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 46 min 33.7 mi
520 Carroll Ave is 33.7 miles and a 46 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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