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Highlights
- Off-street parking
- Washer and dryer hook-ups
Location
531 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|South Campus Area
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Contact
First Property Management of Ames, L.C.
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Amenities for 531 Welch Ave, South Campus Area
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 531 Welch Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in South Campus Area.
This expansive 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house offers over 2,700 square feet of living space and is ideally located within walking distance of Campustown and popular Ames destinations like Jeff’s Pizza, Thai Kitchen, AJ’s Ultralounge, Insomnia Cookies, and many more! Enjoy the outdoors on the charming front porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and range/stove, making it easy to prepare meals. Washer and dryer hook-ups are available, although machines are not provided. Off-street parking is also available for added convenience. Key Features: Tenant Responsibilities: Electricity, water/sewer, internet service, garbage pick-up, and snow removal Landlord Pays: Lawn care Parking: Off-street parking Laundry: Hook-ups available
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 531 Welch Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 1125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Campus Area |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50014 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in South Campus Area
4-bedroom apartments at 531 Welch Ave cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ames.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
South Campus Area
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,888 |
| 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 | $2,052 |
| October 2025 | $2,070 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,000 |
| November 2023 | $2,175 |
| February 2024 | $1,800 |
| March 2024 | $1,800 |
| April 2024 | $1,800 |
| May 2024 | $2,197 |
| June 2024 | $2,098 |
| September 2024 | $2,587 |
| October 2024 | $2,487 |
| November 2024 | $2,664 |
| December 2024 | $2,800 |
| January 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2025 | $2,780 |
| March 2025 | $2,780 |
| April 2025 | $2,780 |
| May 2025 | $2,680 |
| June 2025 | $2,680 |
| July 2025 | $2,680 |
| September 2025 | $2,680 |
| October 2025 | $2,680 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 531 Welch Ave?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$84,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,050 |
Schools near 531 Welch Ave
Edwards Elementary School
820 miller ave
ames, IA, 50014
K-5Public
B+
Northwood Preschool
3012 duff ave
ames, IA, 50010
PK, KPublic
B+
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Neighborhood
South Campus Area | Ames, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Ames near 531 Welch 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
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 531 Welch Ave, Ames
Groceries
3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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