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530 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|South Campus Area
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| 530 Welch Avenue - 12 | 4 bed | 2 bath | $1,500 /mo | 4 bed / 2 bath apartment at 530 Welch Ave, Ames - right by the Iowa State campus. Bright, clean unit with spacious living area. Professionally managed by Fett Management, LLC. | |||
| 530 Welch Avenue - 10 | 4 bed | 2 bath | $1,500 /mo | 4 bed / 2 bath apartment at 530 Welch Ave, Ames - right by the Iowa State campus. Bright, clean unit with an open kitchen (dishwasher included) and spacious living area. Professionally managed by Fett Management, LLC. |
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About 530 Welch Avenue
4 bed / 2 bath apartment at 530 Welch Ave, Ames - right by the Iowa State campus. Bright, clean unit with spacious living area. Professionally managed by Fett Management, LLC.
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Rent trends in South Campus Area
4-bedroom apartments at 530 Welch Avenue cost about 120% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in South Campus Area.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
South Campus Area
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $810 |
| December 2024 | $792 |
| January 2025 | $794 |
| February 2025 | $746 |
| March 2025 | $666 |
| April 2025 | $660 |
| May 2025 | $689 |
| June 2025 | $765 |
| July 2025 | $672 |
| August 2025 | $630 |
| September 2025 | $687 |
| October 2025 | $723 |
| November 2025 | $751 |
| December 2025 | $761 |
| January 2026 | $754 |
| February 2026 | $750 |
| March 2026 | $728 |
| April 2026 | $715 |
| May 2026 | $793 |
| June 2026 | $727 |
| July 2026 | $689 |
| August 2026 | $724 |
| September 2026 | $694 |
| October 2026 | $699 |
| November 2026 | $730 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | $965 |
| February 2026 | $965 |
| April 2026 | $965 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 530 Welch Avenue
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
South Campus Area | Ames, IA
Getting around Ames near 530 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.
Points of interest for 530 Welch Ave, Ames
Groceries
3/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 20-to-30 minute walk.
Shopping
3/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
5/10
The closest café is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.
Primary schools
3/10
The closest elementary school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.
High schools
3/10
The closest high school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 5-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
Explore the area around 530 Welch Ave
Pammel Grocery
113 Colorado Ave
Uni-Mart
3335 Lincoln Way
Hy-Vee
3800 Lincoln Way
Hy-Vee
640 Lincoln Way
Wheatsfield Cooperative
413 Northwestern Ave
Risen Motherhood LLC
2519 Chamberlain St
Barefoot Campus Outfitter
2306 Lincoln Way
Goodwill
3718 Lincoln Way
Mayfair One Hour Cleaners
508 Lincoln Way
Miss Meyers Consignment
432 5th St
Stomping Grounds
303 Welch Ave
Macubana
116 Welch Ave
Tea Time
107 Welch Ave
Hyper Energy Bar Ames
2320 Lincoln Way
Starbucks
2302 Lincoln Way
Bar La Tosca
303 Welch Ave
Blue Owl Bar
223 Welch Ave
Welch Ave Station
207 Welch Ave
Aj's Ultra Lounge
2401 Chamberlain St
Sips Ames
124 Welch Ave
Iowa Beef Center
313 Kildee Hall Iowa State
Fareway Meat Market
3720 Lincoln Way
Out of This Galaxy Bakery
1400 Coconino Rd
Great Harvest Bread
502 Burnett Ave
Cook's Emporium
313 Main St
Campustown Court
Garden
Playground
Greek Triangle
Garden
Bar La Tosca
303 Welch Ave
Stomping Grounds
303 Welch Ave
Terry & Andy's Tacos Inc
216 Stanton Ave
Pizza Pit
207 Welch Ave
Welch Ave Station
207 Welch Ave
Towers Welch Turnaround
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Storm Street / Welch Avenue Westbound
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