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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Laundry hook-ups
- Ample off street parking
- Unfinished basement
- Private yard
Location
251 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|Edwards
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Property Overview
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
Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 251 S Franklin Ave, Edwards
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 251 S Franklin Ave
Enjoy your own private yard and save money with the reasonable rent on this 2 bedroom 1 bath house located west of campus. Ample off street parking. Basement is unfinished with a rec-room and laundry hook-ups.
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 251 S Franklin Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
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
2-bedroom apartments at 251 S Franklin Ave cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Edwards
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $961 |
| May 2024 | $947 |
| June 2024 | $937 |
| July 2024 | $951 |
| August 2024 | $961 |
| September 2024 | $987 |
| October 2024 | $1,039 |
| November 2024 | $1,141 |
| December 2024 | $1,068 |
| January 2025 | $992 |
| February 2025 | $993 |
| March 2025 | $996 |
| April 2025 | $994 |
| May 2025 | $979 |
| June 2025 | $997 |
| July 2025 | $1,000 |
| August 2025 | $995 |
| September 2025 | $1,047 |
| October 2025 | $1,063 |
| November 2025 | $1,171 |
| December 2025 | $1,122 |
| January 2026 | $1,080 |
| February 2026 | $1,060 |
| March 2026 | $1,029 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $879 |
| May 2024 | $886 |
| June 2024 | $891 |
| July 2024 | $899 |
| August 2024 | $916 |
| September 2024 | $925 |
| October 2024 | $918 |
| November 2024 | $971 |
| December 2024 | $937 |
| January 2025 | $923 |
| February 2025 | $904 |
| March 2025 | $942 |
| April 2025 | $950 |
| May 2025 | $899 |
| June 2025 | $922 |
| July 2025 | $910 |
| August 2025 | $917 |
| September 2025 | $904 |
| October 2025 | $909 |
| November 2025 | $1,115 |
| December 2025 | $1,004 |
| January 2026 | $963 |
| February 2026 | $928 |
| March 2026 | $957 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $850 |
Schools near 251 S Franklin Ave
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
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Neighborhood
Edwards | Ames, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Ames near 251 S Franklin Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
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 251 S Franklin Ave, Ames
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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