
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

The Quarters Ames

228-232 Welch Ave

The Social West Ames®

The Landing Ames
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Oakwood

Fountainview

CORE Apartments

Windsor Pointe

West Towne

Copper Beech at Ames

Wessex Apartments

Hickory Ridge Apartments

Wyndsor Terrace
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Delaware Townhomes

802 Dickinson Ave

Spacious Apartments minutes from everything

Cranford Apartments

Fountain View Apartments
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West Ridge Apartments

South View Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

203 Campus

839-841 Dickinson Ave

College Creek Apartments

Furman Western Hills

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 | $875 | $670 | $1,300 |
South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $892 | $600 | $1,470 |
South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $599 | $1,830 |
South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $465 | $2,600 |
South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $825 | $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 228-232 Welch Ave with prices starting from $1,100 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Wessex Apartments scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $935. 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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228-232 Welch Ave | 4/4 | Campustown | $1,100 |
Wessex Apartments | 4/4 | South Ames | $935 |
Cranford Apartments | 3.8/4 | Campustown | $985 |
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 |
Oakwood | 3.2/4 | South Ames | $799 |
Windsor Pointe | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $980 |
Delaware Townhomes | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $2,370 |
203 Campus | 3.2/4 | West Ames | $600 |
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 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | $875 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | $875 |
Fountainview | 1 Bedroom | $925 |
Brick Towne Ames | 1 Bedroom | $1,025 |
Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | $1,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
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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
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in South Ames?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in South Ames is at Tripp Street Apartments listed at $275.
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 $1,088.
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 768 sq ft.
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