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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Central air conditioning
  • Extra storage
  • Laundry hookups
  • Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  • Detached garage

Location

1516 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA|Sawyer West
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Management

Triplett Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 232-5240

Property Overview

1516 Delaware Ave offers strong value with an 8.5/10 Zumper Expert Rating, standout price, amenities, and location scores, plus a detailed listing that suggests good transparency. Notable features include central air conditioning, extra storage, laundry hookups, a spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom layout, and a detached garage. It is also highlighted for pet friendliness and has a grocery store nearby.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1516 Delaware Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Delaware Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath814 sqft$900 /mo1 unit availableThis spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with approximately 800 sq ft is located in Northwest Ames. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Lawn care and snow removal are provided by the landlord. This home has central air conditioning, detached garage, laundry hookups for your washer/dryer units, and spacious basement for extra storage! Pets are welcome with paid pet rent and references - please inquire about our pet policy. Located in Ames School District. A successful applicant should have a credit score of 625 or higher, no criminal history and no prior evictions. Call Triplett Companies 515-232-5240 to schedule your showing today!

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Amenities for 1516 Delaware Ave

Apartment Amenities

Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

Lawn CareSnow Removal
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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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 1516 Delaware Ave

HomeApartments in AmesSawyer West 1516 Delaware Ave

This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with approximately 800 sq ft is located in Northwest Ames. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Lawn care and snow removal are provided by the landlord. This home has central air conditioning, detached garage, laundry hookups for your washer/dryer units, and spacious basement for extra storage! Pets are welcome with paid pet rent and references - please inquire about our pet policy. Located in Ames School District. A successful applicant should have a credit score of 625 or higher, no criminal history and no prior evictions. Call Triplett Companies 515-232-5240 to schedule your showing today!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1516 Delaware Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Delaware Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1516 Delaware Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1516 Delaware Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1516 Delaware Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1516 Delaware Ave receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1516 Delaware Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1516 Delaware Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1516 Delaware Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1516 Delaware Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

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 1516 Delaware Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Sawyer West

2-bedroom apartments at 1516 Delaware Ave cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Sawyer West.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Sawyer West
Ames
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$850
September 2024$837
October 2024$805
November 2024$869
December 2024$823
January 2025$830
February 2025$846
March 2025$852
April 2025$812
May 2025$791
June 2025$857
July 2025$828
August 2025$823
September 2025$937
October 2025$829
November 2025$905
December 2025$915
January 2026$911
February 2026$898
March 2026$879
April 2026$885
May 2026$912
June 2026$917
July 2026$903
August 2026$885
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Sawyer West
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$714
December 2024$723
January 2025$723
February 2025$740
September 2025$993
October 2025$958
November 2025$962
December 2025$966
January 2026$978
February 2026$996
March 2026$1,018
April 2026$1,020
May 2026$1,013
June 2026$1,011
July 2026$1,003
August 2026$1,013

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near 1516 Delaware Ave

Sawyer Elementary School

4316 ontario st

ames, IA, 50010

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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Getting around Ames near 1516 Delaware Ave

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

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 1516 Delaware Ave, Ames

Groceries

4/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

4/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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