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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quartz countertops
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Large windows
  • Laminate vinyl plank flooring throughout
  • Newly remodeled luxury apartments

Location

228 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|South Campus Area
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Management

Montana Flats Properties

Leasing office

(515) 268-2287

Property Overview

Welch 228 offers newly remodeled luxury apartments with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large windows, and laminate vinyl plank flooring throughout, creating a modern and comfortable living experience. With an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8/10, including 9/10 for both price and location, 8/10 for amenities, and 7/10 for trustworthiness, it provides strong value, convenient access to key destinations (including a top-rated high school about 1.68 miles away), and a clear, detailed presentation of what renters can expect.

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Wellness

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath360 sqft$1,155 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to our newly remodeled luxury apartments located at 228 Welch in the heart of Campustown! These apartments have been completely overhauled. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt, updating everything in the process. These apartments feature large windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and laminate vinyl plank flooring throughout. Tenants here are offered access to an off-site gym. Our one-bedroom floor plans will offer a tranquil retreat from busy student life. Contact us today for more information! Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=PDtWFtHcsQq
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to our newly remodeled luxury apartments located at 228 Welch in the heart of Campustown! These apartments have been completely overhauled. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt, updating everything in the process. The apartments feature large windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and laminate vinyl plank flooring throughout. Tenants here are offered access to an off-site gym. Our two-bedroom floorplans offer plenty of space, privacy, and storage throughout the apartment. Contact us today for more information! Tenant is responsible for: Electric and Water Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=Zrd4gKwTsSj In-Unit Laundry Parking is limited. Campus: 2 Blocks Cy-Ride: 1 Blocks

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Amenities for Welch 228

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Cats OKDogs OK
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Welch 228

HomeApartments in AmesSouth Campus Area Welch 228

Welcome to our newly remodeled luxury apartments located at 228 Welch in the heart of Campustown! These apartments have been completely overhauled. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt, updating everything in the process. The apartments feature large windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and laminate vinyl plank flooring throughout. Tenants here are offered access to an off-site gym. Our two-bedroom floorplans offer plenty of space, privacy, and storage throughout the apartment. Contact us today for more information! Tenant is responsible for: Electric and Water Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=Zrd4gKwTsSj In-Unit Laundry Parking is limited. Campus: 2 Blocks Cy-Ride: 1 Blocks


Welch 228 is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 2 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 13 parks nearby

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 Welch 228 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.7 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.7 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in South Campus Area

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% higher than 1-bedrooms in South Campus Area.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Welch 228 to be 87% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Campus Area.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
South Campus Area
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$809
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
A table of studio rental data trends in South Campus Area
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$965
February 2026$965
April 2026$965

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,155.
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Schools near Welch 228

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

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 228 Welch Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 228 Welch Ave, Ames

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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