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Pet Friendly
Location
218 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014, USA|Edwards
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Property Overview
Located in Ames, this home offers access to nearby highly rated elementary and middle schools, along with public transportation within a reasonable distance. It is also a strong fit for pet owners, with a nearby pet hospital and no breed or pet restrictions.
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 218 Dotson Dr, Edwards
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 218 Dotson Dr
House offers over 1800 square foot of finished space, and is located near a red bus stop to Campus. Each floor offers 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and living room. Enjoy the eat in kitchen on main floor. House has plenty of off street parking and a 2 car garage, along with a nice back yard. Move out of your loud apartment and into this nice cozy house.
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 218 Dotson Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.9 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Edwards |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50014 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Edwards
4-bedroom apartments at 218 Dotson Dr cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Edwards
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,907 |
| May 2026 | $1,729 |
| June 2026 | $1,668 |
| July 2026 | $1,618 |
| August 2026 | $1,653 |
| September 2026 | $1,797 |
| October 2026 | $1,849 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,000 |
| December 2024 | $1,966 |
| November 2025 | $2,100 |
| December 2025 | $2,100 |
| January 2026 | $1,900 |
| February 2026 | $1,900 |
| March 2026 | $1,900 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| May 2026 | $1,900 |
| June 2026 | $1,900 |
| September 2026 | $1,800 |
| October 2026 | $1,833 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 218 Dotson Dr
Edwards Elementary School
820 miller ave
ames, IA, 50014
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
Neighborhood
Edwards | Ames, IA
Getting around Ames near 218 Dotson 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
6/10
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 218 Dotson Dr, Ames
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Pammel Grocery
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Wheatsfield Cooperative
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Goodwill
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Risen Motherhood LLC
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Barefoot Campus Outfitter
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Mayfair One Hour Cleaners
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Miss Meyers Consignment
432 5th St
Starbucks
3800 Lincoln Way
7 Brew Coffee
3615 Lincoln Way
Big Acai
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Cafe Milo
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Dunkin'
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Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
3800 Lincoln Way
Mother's Pub
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Thumbs
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Perfect Games
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Bar La Tosca
303 Welch Ave
Fareway Meat Market
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Out of This Galaxy Bakery
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Iowa Beef Center
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Great Harvest Bread
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Cook's Emporium
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Franklin Park
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Garden
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Subway
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ACE Sushi
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