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$850 / Month

521 Northwestern Ave

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Ames, IA 50010

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

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.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $850

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.

About This Property

Copy/Paste this link into a browser to begin a Self Guided, Virtual Tour: Duplex in downtown Ames. Simple, clean, and quaint. Pets welcome (strict 2 pet limit) with a $250/pet fee and additional $25/pet monthly rent! Pets require excellent pet reference. Located in Ames School District. A successful applicant should have a credit score of 625 or higher, no criminal history and no prior evictions. Call Triplett Companies to schedule your showing today.

521 Northwestern 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

  • 2 pet max
  • Shared Laundry
  • Tenant pays all other utilities
Location
521 Northwestern 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 637 Sq Ft $535 $662 $750
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 964 Sq Ft $860 $1,006 $1,250
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
  • 2 pet max
  • Shared Laundry
  • Tenant pays all other utilities
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Iowa State University
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 23 min 16.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 36 min 27.6 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 39 min 32.3 mi
521 Northwestern Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.5 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
Nearby
Meeker Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Ames Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Ames High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Ames Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Woodward Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

521 Northwestern Ave is near Des Moines International, located 40.5 miles or 56 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 56 min 40.5 mi

Walkability Near 521 Northwestern Ave Ames, IA 50010

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 Northwestern Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Main Street Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Lincoln Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Duff Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
521 Northwestern Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Reiman Gardens
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
521 Northwestern Ave has a nearby park, Reiman Gardens , located 2.0 miles or 4 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Story County Hospital
Drive: 16 min 11.9 mi
521 Northwestern Ave is 1.0 miles 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 34.2 mi
521 Northwestern Ave is 34.2 miles and a 46 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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