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Pet Friendly
- Laundry hook-ups
- Kitchenette
Location
140 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|Edwards
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 140 S Franklin Ave #142, Edwards
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
Cat policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
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About 140 S Franklin Ave #142
Both units of this duplex are rented together as a 4 bedroom 2 bath house. Main floor of the house offers 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Walking down the stairs you will find a second living room, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and laundry hook-ups. The house offers over 1600 square foot of finished space and is located west of the Iowa State campus, near a red bus route to Campus.
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 140 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Edwards |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50014 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Edwards
4-bedroom apartments at 140 S Franklin Ave #142 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Edwards
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,888 |
| November 2023 | $1,800 |
| December 2023 | $1,717 |
| January 2024 | $1,705 |
| February 2024 | $1,477 |
| March 2024 | $1,619 |
| April 2024 | $1,699 |
| May 2024 | $1,776 |
| June 2024 | $1,752 |
| July 2024 | $1,724 |
| August 2024 | $1,726 |
| September 2024 | $1,780 |
| October 2024 | $1,851 |
| November 2024 | $1,950 |
| December 2024 | $1,698 |
| January 2025 | $1,589 |
| February 2025 | $1,582 |
| March 2025 | $1,717 |
| April 2025 | $1,790 |
| May 2025 | $1,783 |
| June 2025 | $1,902 |
| July 2025 | $1,895 |
| August 2025 | $1,918 |
| September 2025 | $2,052 |
| October 2025 | $2,070 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,800 |
| November 2023 | $1,800 |
| December 2023 | $1,750 |
| March 2024 | $2,000 |
| April 2024 | $1,800 |
| May 2024 | $1,750 |
| June 2024 | $1,755 |
| July 2024 | $1,713 |
| November 2024 | $2,000 |
| December 2024 | $1,966 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 140 S Franklin Ave?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$71,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,775.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 months ago | $1,775 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,580 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 140 S Franklin Ave #142
Edwards Elementary School
820 miller ave
ames, IA, 50014
K-5Public
B+
Northwood Preschool
3012 duff ave
ames, IA, 50010
PK, KPublic
B+
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Getting around Ames near 140 S Franklin Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 140 S Franklin Ave, Ames
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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