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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Snow removal
  • On-site coin-operated laundry

Location

246 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Management

First Property Management of Ames, L.C.

Leasing office

(515) 686-6209 ext. 2

Property Overview

246 Hyland offers a strong balance of value, convenience, and amenities, with a 7.7 Zumper expert rating, a 9/10 location score, and a 9/10 amenities score. Notable features include prime location, snow removal, and on-site coin-operated laundry, while 22 photos and proximity to a top-rated high school add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
246 Hyland is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

2 Bed/ 2 Bath2 bed2 bath$995 /mo1 unit available
2 Bed/ 1 Bath - Remodel2 bed1 bath$1,050 /mo1 unit available
3 bed/ 2 bath3 bed2 bath$1,200 /mo1 unit available
3 Bed/ 2 Bath - Remodel3 bed2 bath$1,525 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 246 Hyland

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 246 Hyland

HomeApartments in Ames 246 Hyland

Discover modern convenience at the 246 N Hyland units, located just one block from Iowa State University. Its prime location puts you within a short walk of State Gym, Thielen Health Center, and popular local spots like Mother’s Pub, West Street Deli, 1+1 Restaurant & Tea, Dunkin’ Donuts, Which Wich, and more Ames favorites. This property offers a variety of floorplans including: 1 Bed, 1 Bath 2 Bed, 1 Bath 3 Bed, 2 Bath Key Features: Tenant Responsibilities: Electricity Landlord Pays: Water/sewer, internet service, garbage pick-up, lawn care, and snow removal Parking: Assigned spot Laundry: On-site coin-operated


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
246 Hyland is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 246 Hyland
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 246 Hyland has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
246 Hyland goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 246 Hyland 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.
246 Hyland 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 246 Hyland does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new 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 246 Hyland compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 2 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Ames

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 246 Hyland to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ames.

3-bedroom apartments at 246 Hyland cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ames.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$643
July 2024$752
August 2024$757
September 2024$807
October 2024$825
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$770

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Can I afford to live at 246 Hyland Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,900/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,900 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,022.
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Schools near 246 Hyland

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

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Ames near 246 Hyland Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 246 Hyland Ave, Ames

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-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

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 246 Hyland Ave

Pammel Grocery
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Wheatsfield Cooperative
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Hy-Vee
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