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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Private garage
- No smoking
- Eat in kitchen
- Dedicated laundry room
- Living room
Location
216 N Riverside Dr, Ames, IA 50010, USA|Oak-Riverside
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Property Overview
Located at 216 N Riverside Dr, this property features essential amenities like a dishwasher, dedicated laundry room, and private garage, enhancing everyday convenience. Its proximity to transportation, cultural centers, and social venues supports an active lifestyle, while large windows and included utilities make it ideal for remote work. With standout value per square foot and energy-efficient features, it also promotes a commitment to sustainability.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Middle school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Work-from-home
Eco living
Social life
Amenities for 216 N Riverside Dr, Oak-Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Bonus Room | Ceiling Fan |
| Energy-Efficient Windows | Heating System: Forced Air |
| Laundry Sink | Lots of Storage |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Basement | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
| Yard |
Other
| Cooling System: Central |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 216 N Riverside Dr
Roomy 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex located in a forest setting with walking distance to Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum, and connection to trails for Brookside Park. Listen to birds on the covered patio or enjoy the forest view from the living room. Private garage has opener and key pad. Eat in kitchen includes a pantry, 21 cube frig with ice maker, garbage disposal, dishwasher, flat stop self cleaning stove, and handy half bath by entrance door to back yard and basement. Energy efficient windows include vertical blind window treatment. Flooring all recently replaced and interior doors are all 6 panel throughout. Bedrooms are spacious, both have double closets with switched lights and ceiling fans. Master bedroom faces the woods for a retreat like setting. Basement has a large non sleeping finished room with natural light. Dedicated laundry room in basement is getting upgraded with new windows, new lighting, folding table, and clothes bar. Laundry room has washer, dryer, and lots of storage with shelving. Flexible possession April 1 with a few days sooner if needed. Sorry, no smoking of any kind and no pets. No pets. No undergraduates. No smoking or vaping inside or outside of unit. Monthly gross income needs to be three times the housing expense. Background and credit checks are required, minimum 620 credit. Before preparing a lease, we need an application for everyone that would be living at the property that is 18 and over, our application fee is $30 per applicant.
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 216 N Riverside Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 784 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 2 miles away
- 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 grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Oak-Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50010 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Oak-Riverside
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Oak-Riverside
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,724 |
| 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 | $2,074 |
| November 2025 | $2,104 |
| December 2025 | $2,100 |
| January 2026 | $2,015 |
| February 2026 | $2,044 |
| March 2026 | $1,928 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | $1,800 |
| November 2025 | $1,798 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 months ago | $1,290 |
Schools near 216 N Riverside Dr
Meeker Elementary School
300 20th 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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Neighborhood
Oak-Riverside | Ames, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Ames near 216 N Riverside Dr
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 216 N Riverside Dr, Ames
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several 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
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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