Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the North Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (62 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the North Ames area of Ames that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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North Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Ames Studio Apartments | $885 | $725 | $1,500 |
North Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $625 | $1,595 |
North Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $589 | $1,799 |
North Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $519 | $1,700 |
North Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $459 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly North Ames Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the North Ames area of Ames, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Cardinal Terrace with prices starting from $1,000 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 228-232 Welch Ave scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,500. Here are the most Pet Friendly North Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Cardinal Terrace | 4/4 | Campustown | $1,000 |
228-232 Welch Ave | 3.8/4 | Campustown | $1,500 |
CORE Apartments | 3.6/4 | West Ames | $1,175 |
Grandview Square Apartments | 3.4/4 | North Ames | $700 |
Windsor Pointe | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $950 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 3/4 | West Ames | $725 |
Wyndsor Terrace | 3/4 | West Ames | $825 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in North Ames
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the North Ames of North Ames is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model at Grandview Square Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $700. The second cheapest North Ames Pet Friendly apartment is the 0 bed, 1 bath Studio unit at Hickory Ridge Apartments starting at $725. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly North Ames apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Grandview Square Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | $700 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | $725 |
The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $775 |
3500 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $825 |
Wyndsor Terrace | 1 bed 1 bath | $825 |
Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $900 |
Timbercreek Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms | $940 |
Windsor Pointe | The Birch 60% | $950 |
Prairie West | Available- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated) | $1,195 |
228-232 Welch Ave | 228 Lower Level | $1,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Ames, Ames, IA
Ranked #9
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North Ames, Ames, IA
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Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? this area has established a name for itself as a leading area of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with the great outdoors is something that is important for them. North Ames is now ranked as providing top-rated access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog or cat owners, listen up! this part of town is one of our favorite communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the North Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly North Ames Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in North Ames?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in North Ames is at The Ridge Apartments listed at $375.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly North Ames Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in North Ames is $1,029.
What is the largest Pet Friendly North Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in North Ames is a 2,012 square feet unit starting from $615 at Copper Beech at Ames.
What is the average size for North Ames Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in North Ames is currently at 719 sq ft.
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