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Highlights

  • Conveniently located
  • Off-street parking
  • Beautiful outdoor pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • On-site free laundry
  • Garage

Location

2505 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010, USA|Somer Street
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Management

Hunziker Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 233-4440

Property Overview

The property at 2505 Aspen features a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.4, highlighting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, which are rated at 9. It is conveniently located near transportation and popular points of interest, complemented by features such as off-street parking, a beautiful outdoor pool, and being pet-friendly. The property's quality and trustworthiness ratings are also commendable, suggesting reliable management and a transparent living experience for potential renters.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 2505 Aspen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2505 Aspen 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

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

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath614 sqft$865 /mo1 unit available1-bedroom apartment unit in Sommerset just north of ISU campus! Very conveniently located. 3 min walk to restaurants (e.g., the Cafe, Brick City Grill, El Azteca), close to Fairway and McFarland Clinic. Amenities include dishwasher, on-site free laundry, garage and off-street parking, free broadband internet, free trash pickup, and access to the Sommerset clubhouse with its beautiful outdoor pool! The building is also pet-friendly (pet fees will apply).
2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath955 sqft$1,170 /mo1 unit availableOur Somerset apartments are a great option for everyone! They are located just around the corner from several local Ames favorites including The Cafe, El Azteca, and Wallaby's. They are also 8 minutes from campus and close to Cyride stops. The landlord provides gas (heat), cable, and internet. Tenants are responsible for electricity and water/sewer only. Buildings have secured entrances, and units come with central A/C, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Tenants also have access to Somerset pool & clubhouse. Pets allowed in select units, pet fees will apply. Undergrads are welcome!

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Amenities for 2505 Aspen

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Tech

Internet (Router Not Included)

Building

ClubhouseHeat Gas
Onsite LaundrySecured Entrance Building
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Swimming Pool

Neighborhood

Close to CyRideClose to Restaurants
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About 2505 Aspen

HomeApartments in AmesSomer Street 2505 Aspen

1-bedroom apartment unit in Sommerset just north of ISU campus! Very conveniently located. 3 min walk to restaurants (e.g., the Cafe, Brick City Grill, El Azteca), close to Fairway and McFarland Clinic. Amenities include dishwasher, on-site free laundry, garage and off-street parking, free broadband internet, free trash pickup, and access to the Sommerset clubhouse with its beautiful outdoor pool! The building is also pet-friendly (pet fees will apply).


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 2505 Aspen is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2505 Aspen 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 2505 Aspen
Price·9A 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.
2505 Aspen stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
2505 Aspen goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including close to cyride. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2505 Aspen 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.
2505 Aspen 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 2505 Aspen to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
2505 Aspen 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.

2505 Aspen is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 2505 Aspen compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile 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

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Somer Street

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% lower than 1-bedrooms in Somer Street.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 2505 Aspen to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Somer Street.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Somer Street
Ames
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$825
March 2024$806
April 2024$785
May 2024$771
June 2024$772
July 2024$789
August 2024$799
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$915
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Somer Street
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$885
March 2024$896
April 2024$926
May 2024$925
June 2024$925
November 2024$939
December 2024$945
January 2025$945
February 2025$949
March 2025$952
April 2025$960
May 2025$965
November 2025$977
December 2025$971
January 2026$989

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$34,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $865.
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Schools near 2505 Aspen

Fellows Elementary School

1235 20th st

ames, IA, 50010

K-5Public
A

Northwood Preschool

3012 duff ave

ames, IA, 50010

PK, KPublic
B+
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Getting around Ames near 2505 Aspen Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Points of interest for 2505 Aspen Rd, Ames

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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