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Highlights
- Extra storage space
- On-site, coin-operated laundry
Location
225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA|South Ames Business
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Property Overview
225 Washington offers strong overall value with a Zumper expert rating of 7.7/10, highlighted by excellent price (8/10), amenities (8/10), and an outstanding location score of 9/10. Renters benefit from convenient walkability to restaurants and mixed-use spaces, a nearby top-rated middle school, and features that support working from home, such as high-speed internet and a quiet environment. Extra storage space and on-site coin-operated laundry add practical convenience, while a solid trustworthiness rating (7/10) reflects transparent property information.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
Great for
Work-from-home
Social life
Floor plans
| 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $775 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2 bed | 1 bath | 850 sqft | $825 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for 225 Washington
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 5 |
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About 225 Washington
These 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments are ideally situated near Lincoln Center, Hy-Vee, and Hobby Lobby, with easy access to Ames’ historic Main Street, featuring an array of local restaurants and shops. Conveniently located near the 3 Blue and 5 Yellow CyRide bus routes, you’ll stay well-connected to the city. These units are between 800-850 square feet of living space and they also come with an extra storage space for an added convenience! The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, range, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. Key Features: Tenant Responsibilities: Electricity, water/sewer, and internet service Landlord Pays: Gas, garbage pick-up, lawn care, and snow removal Parking: Permit parking Laundry: On-site, coin-operated
225 Washington is great for:
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 225 Washington compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 2.9 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.5 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.6 miles away
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Rent trends in South Ames Business
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 225 Washington to be 3% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Ames Business.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
South Ames Business
Ames
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,141 |
| December 2024 | $1,068 |
| January 2025 | $992 |
| February 2025 | $993 |
| March 2025 | $996 |
| April 2025 | $994 |
| May 2025 | $979 |
| June 2025 | $997 |
| July 2025 | $1,000 |
| August 2025 | $995 |
| September 2025 | $1,047 |
| October 2025 | $1,063 |
| November 2025 | $1,171 |
| December 2025 | $1,122 |
| January 2026 | $1,080 |
| February 2026 | $1,060 |
| March 2026 | $1,029 |
| April 2026 | $1,018 |
| May 2026 | $1,027 |
| June 2026 | $1,021 |
| July 2026 | $998 |
| August 2026 | $978 |
| September 2026 | $968 |
| October 2026 | $991 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,035 |
| December 2024 | $950 |
| January 2025 | $1,061 |
| February 2025 | $1,142 |
| March 2025 | $1,244 |
| April 2025 | $1,443 |
| May 2025 | $1,500 |
| June 2025 | $1,875 |
| July 2025 | $1,650 |
| August 2025 | $2,378 |
| September 2025 | $2,715 |
| October 2025 | $1,535 |
| November 2025 | $1,315 |
| December 2025 | $880 |
| January 2026 | $907 |
| February 2026 | $885 |
| March 2026 | $792 |
| April 2026 | $775 |
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Can I afford to live at 225 Washington Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 225 Washington
Northwood Preschool
3012 duff ave
ames, IA, 50010
PK, KPublic
B+
Mitchell Elementary School
3521 jewel dr
ames, IA, 50010
K-5Public
B+
Madrid Elementary Preschool
201 n main st
madrid, IA, 50156
PKPublic
Neighborhood
South Ames Business | Ames, IA
Getting around Ames near 225 Washington Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 225 Washington Ave, Ames
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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