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1511 N Dakota Ave
1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA

Townhouse for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,245
Beds3
Baths2
Sqft1,116
modified
Updated 5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

1511 N Dakota Ave Ames, IA

Available

1

3 Beds

2 Baths

$1,245

Listed on 08/01/2026
Listed by RPM Iowa
Days on market: 21
This 3 bedroom townhome is located just 5 minutes from Iowa State University's campus. The main level features a large living space with all hardwood floors, Just off the living room is a glass sliding door that leads to a private patio. The kitchen includes all appliances, including a dishwasher. A full bathroom and the washer/dryer are also located on the main level. Three nicely sized bedrooms along with a second full bathroom can be found on the 2nd story. Lawn care and snow removal are included. This home does consider 2 small pets under 35lbs for an additional $50 per month per pet and a non-refundable $250 pet fee, please no smoking. Make sure to have income statements, a photo ID and any other relevant information ready. Application Turnaround Time: 2-3 business days. When applying make sure to have income statements, a photo ID and any other relevant information ready. Pets: All pets are subject to owner approval. Lease Length: 12-Month Standard. Section 8 & Host Homes: Unavailable at this time. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on the property. Additional Fees Not Included In Rent: Tenant Management Fee: $34.99/month. Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time. Application: Only $49. For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the prorated rent in addition to the next month's full rent will be due at move-in. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. Pet Friendly, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Laundry Room, Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Forced Air & Central. Provided by rentalsource com

Available

1-1511

3 Beds

2 Baths

$1,245

Listed on 07/30/2026
Listed by RPM Iowa
Days on market: 22
This 3 bedroom townhome is located just 5 minutes from Iowa State University's campus! The main level features a large living space with all hardwood floors, Just off the living room is a glass sliding door that leads to a private patio. The kitchen includes all appliances, including a dishwasher. A full bathroom and the washer/dryer are also located on the main level. Three nicely sized bedrooms along with a second full bathroom can be found on the 2nd story. Lawn care and snow removal are included! This home does consider 2 small pets under 35lbs for an additional $50 per month per pet and a non-refundable $250 pet fee, please no smoking. To submit an application please visit www rpmiowa com Click “Apply Now” and follow the “before you begin” instructions on the landing page. Make sure to have income statements, a photo Id, and any other relevant information ready. APPLICATION Turnaround Time: 2-3 business days When applying make sure to have income statements, a photo Id, and any other relevant information ready. PETS: All pets are subject to owner approval GUARANTORS: Co-signers are accepted, but must apply separately LEASE Length: 12-Month Standard SECTION 8 & Host Homes: Unavailable at this time SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted on the property ADDITIONAL Fees Not Included In RENT: Tenant Management Fee: $34.99/month Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time Application: Only $49! For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the prorated rent in addition to the next month's full rent will be due at move-in. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.

Occupied Units

Occupied

3 Beds, 2 Baths

3 Beds

2 Baths

$1,200

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1869
GREAT LOCATION!! 3 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome in Ames - This 3 bedroom townhome is located just 5 minutes from Iowa State University's campus! The main level features a large living space with all hardwood floors, Just off the living room is a glass sliding door that leads to a private patio. The kitchen includes all stainless appliances including a dishwasher. A full bathroom and the washer/dryer is also located on the main level. Three bedrooms along with a full bath are on the 2nd story. This home does consider 2 small pets under 35lbs for an additional $50 per month per pet and non-refundable $250 pet fee, please no smoking. To submit an application please visit www.RPMIOWA.com, then click “IM A RENTER” then click "SEARCH LISTINGS". Scroll down and click “APPLY”. Make sure you enter as much information as possible, also please attach any available pay stubs, W-2, driver's license, and any other form of documentation that is relevant. This information is required to be conditionally approved. APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIME: 2-3 business days PETS: All pets are subject to approval from the owner GUARANTORS: Co-signers are accepted; they must apply separately LEASE LENGTH: 12-Month Standard SECTION 8: Unavailable at this time SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted within the property. ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: Tenant Management Fee: $9.95/month Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time Application: ONLY $39! For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the remaining prorated till the end of the month will be due on the move-in date. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. Pets are subject to approval from the owner. Approval usually takes between 24-72 hours from submission depending on callbacks and communication*

Occupied

2

3 Beds

2 Baths

$1,395

Listed by 1511 North Dakota Ave #2
Days on market: 73

Amenities for 1511 N Dakota Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Management
  • Outdoor Space
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Business Center
Unit Amenities
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Dishwasher
  • Carpet
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Balcony
  • On-Site Laundry

Policies at 1511 N Dakota Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed

Large Dog Policy

Allowed

Other Policy

Allowed

Small Dog Policy

Allowed

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About 1511 N Dakota Ave

HomeHouses in Ames 1511 N Dakota Ave #1, Ames, IA 50014, USA

Interested in leasing 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA? Currently, 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 3-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms. Below, you can compare the rent price at 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA vs overall rent prices in Sawyer West, IA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA.

Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code50014

1511 N Dakota Ave #1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • Pet deposit required

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 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Ames

3-bedroom apartments at 1511 N Dakota Ave #1 cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Sawyer West.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Sawyer West
Ames
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$850
September 2024$837
October 2024$805
November 2024$869
December 2024$823
January 2025$830
February 2025$846
March 2025$852
April 2025$812
May 2025$791
June 2025$857
July 2025$828
August 2025$823
September 2025$937
October 2025$829
November 2025$905
December 2025$915
January 2026$911
February 2026$898
March 2026$879
April 2026$885
May 2026$912
June 2026$917
July 2026$903
August 2026$885
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Sawyer West
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$714
December 2024$723
January 2025$723
February 2025$740
September 2025$993
October 2025$958
November 2025$962
December 2025$966
January 2026$978
February 2026$996
March 2026$1,018
April 2026$1,020
May 2026$1,013
June 2026$1,011
July 2026$1,003
August 2026$1,013

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$49,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,245.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA.
Last month$1,2953 bed2 bath
Last month$1,3953 bed2 bath
1 year ago$1,3003 bed2 bath
3 years ago$1,2503 bed2 bath
5 years ago$1,2003 bed2 bath

Schools near 1511 N Dakota Ave #1

Sawyer Elementary School

4316 ontario st

ames, IA, 50010

K-5Public
B

Northwood Preschool

3012 duff ave

ames, IA, 50010

PK, KPublic
B+

Madrid Elementary Preschool

201 n main st

madrid, IA, 50156

PKPublic
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Getting around Ames near 1511 N Dakota Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1511 N Dakota Ave, Ames

Groceries

4/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

4/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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