
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (102 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the South Ames area of Ames that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Point at Ames

The Social Reserve

The Madison Apartments

Brick Towne Ames

2700 Lincoln

Campustown

Hickory Ridge Apartments

The Quarters Ames

Wessex Apartments
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Gateway Hills

The Landing Ames

Oakwood

South Meadow

The Grove

Copper Beech

Beach View

246 Hyland

Mortensen Heights

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CORE Apartments

West Towne

Fountain View Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

Wyndsor Terrace

Delaware Townhomes

West Field Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments

802 Dickinson Ave
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Arbor Hills

1108 S. 4th Street

West Ridge Apartments

Tripp Street Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

West Village Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

Furman Western Hills

210 Gray - Sunset View

College Creek Apartments
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

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810 Clark Ave, Unit 810

330 N Franklin Ave

4541 Twain Cir

203 Wellons Dr, Unit 203 Wellons Dr

322 Hilltop Rd

4511 Twain Cir

102 S Maple Ave

4549 Steinbeck St

125 S Hazel Ave
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South Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ames Studio Apartments | $869 | $675 | $1,500 |
| South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $897 | $550 | $1,600 |
| South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $699 | $2,685 |
| South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $489 | $2,370 |
| South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $350 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly South Ames Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the South Ames area of Ames, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Wessex Apartments with prices starting from $940 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. West Towne scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $855. Here are the most Pet Friendly South Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Apartments | 4/4 | South Ames | $940 |
| West Towne | 3.8/4 | West Ames | $855 |
| 210 Gray - Sunset View | 3.8/4 | Campustown | $550 |
| Mortensen Heights | 3.8/4 | West Ames | $600 |
| Brick Towne Ames | 3.6/4 | South Ames | $800 |
| CORE Apartments | 3.6/4 | West Ames | $1,099 |
| The Madison Apartments | 3.4/4 | West Ames | $439 |
| Point at Ames | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $680 |
| Oakwood | 3.2/4 | South Ames | $775 |
| Beach View | 3.2/4 | Campustown | $550 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in South Ames
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the South Ames of South Ames is the 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF Model at Campustown, which is a 3 Beds unit starting from $489. The second cheapest South Ames Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 304 Welch Ave starting at $635. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly South Ames apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF | $489 |
| 304 Welch Ave | Studio | $635 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | $699 |
| Wyndsor Terrace | 2 bed 1 bath | $825 |
| South Meadow | 2 BR 1 BA - Savannah | $950 |
| Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | $1,340 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | $1,350 |
| Oakwood | 3 Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Tripp Street Apartments | 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom | $1,400 |
| Brick Towne Ames | 3 Bedroom TH | $2,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly rental property may be just the ticket if you have younger kids when you rent. South Ames has now become known as a top neighborhood 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. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? this area has emerged as providing highly-rated access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of Ames is one of the A-list neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly South Ames Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly South Ames Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in South Ames is $1,063.
What is the largest Pet Friendly South Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in South Ames is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $595 at Copper Beech.
What is the average size for South Ames Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in South Ames is currently at 773 sq ft.
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