
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (84 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

BrickTowne Ames Townhomes

228-232 Welch Ave

The Social West Ames®

The Quarters Ames
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The Landing Ames

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Fountainview

CORE Apartments

Windsor Pointe

West Towne

The Grove at Ames
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Wyndsor Terrace

Wessex Apartments

Hickory Ridge Apartments

Copper Beech at Ames

Delaware Townhomes

Cranford Apartments

802 Dickinson Ave

Spacious Apartments minutes from everything
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Fountain View Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

South View Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

West Ridge Apartments

203 Campus

839-841 Dickinson Ave

Furman Western Hills

College Creek Apartments

Fountain View Apartments

The Social West Ames

Twin Oaks Apartments

520 5th St
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 |
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South Ames Studio Apartments | $855 | $670 | $1,300 |
South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $600 | $1,470 |
South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $599 | $1,830 |
South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $465 | $2,600 |
South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $793 | $404 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 84 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 $935 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 228-232 Welch Ave scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,500. Here are the most Pet Friendly South Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Wessex Apartments | 4/4 | South Ames | $935 |
228-232 Welch Ave | 4/4 | Campustown | $1,500 |
Cranford Apartments | 3.8/4 | Campustown | $865 |
CORE Apartments | 3.6/4 | West Ames | $1,175 |
West Towne | 3.4/4 | West Ames | $840 |
Brick Towne Ames | 3.4/4 | South Ames | $1,025 |
Point at Ames | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $645 |
The Madison | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $404 |
Oakwood | 3.2/4 | South Ames | $799 |
Windsor Pointe | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $980 |
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 Studio, 1 bath Model at College Creek Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $670. The second cheapest South Ames Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath 1 Bed unit at Western Hills Apartments starting at $745. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly South Ames apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | $670 |
Western Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $745 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | $775 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | $799 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | $875 |
Fountainview | 1 Bedroom | $925 |
839-841 Dickinson Ave | 3 BR/ 2 BA | $990 |
Brick Towne Ames | 1 Bedroom | $1,025 |
Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | $1,300 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | $1,785 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA 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.
Getting Around the South Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 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 $1,087.
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 2,600 square feet unit starting from $600 at 203 Campus.
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 770 sq ft.
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