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Highlights
- Pet friendly
- Fenced back yard
Location
2509 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Prairie View Property Management
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Amenities for 2509 Melrose Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Dryer | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
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
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Required one-time fees
| Admin Fee | $20 |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $0 |
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About 2509 Melrose Ave
Great 4 bed, 2 bath home in prime north Ames location. Close to schools, the mall, grocery stores, and restaurants. Pet friendly, fenced back yard.
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 2509 Melrose Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 50010 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Ames
4-bedroom apartments at 2509 Melrose Ave cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Sep 27 2025.
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,887 |
| 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 | $2,036 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 2509 Melrose Ave?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$64,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years ago | $1,500 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,200 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 2509 Melrose Ave
Fellows Elementary School
1235 20th st
ames, IA, 50010
K-5Public
A
Northwood Preschool
3012 duff ave
ames, IA, 50010
PK, KPublic
B+
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Ames near 2509 Melrose Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 2509 Melrose Ave, Ames
Groceries
6/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
7/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
6/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
Nightlife
1/10
Few bars are within walking distance.
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