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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
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 251 S Franklin Ave, Edwards
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Laundry Hookups in Unit | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Yard |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
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
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About 251 S Franklin Ave
Welcome to 251 S Franklin in Ames, IA — a comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering practical living and convenient features. The property includes off-street parking and a fenced backyard, providing privacy and easy outdoor space. Inside, laundry hookups are available in-unit for added convenience. Located in Ames, this residence is a straightforward option for those seeking a well-appointed, manageable home.
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 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Edwards
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $1,018 |
| May 2026 | $1,027 |
| June 2026 | $1,021 |
| July 2026 | $998 |
| August 2026 | $983 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $920 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $962 |
| May 2026 | $965 |
| June 2026 | $938 |
| July 2026 | $903 |
| August 2026 | $900 |
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Can I afford to live at 251 S Franklin Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$39,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $975.
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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
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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