216 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
What This Apartment Offers
3-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the lower level of a two-level duplex within walking distance to campus and close to CyRide bus stop on Lincoln Ave. Efficient layout,... including sizeable kitchen and large living room. Washer/dryer also provided. All three bedrooms are located off a central hallway that also includes convenient access to the full bath. Parking area for five cars located behind the duplex. The duplex is on a corner lot (S Franklin Ave and Tripp St) with a grassed yard and off-street parking.
Pictures are current, but floors in kitchen and bath will be replaced with LVP over the summer, and the shower/bath inserts will be replaced with new units.
Utilities, including water, gas, electricity and internet are paid by tenants. Trash is paid for by owners. Mowing of lawn is the responsibility of tenants as is snow removal on sidewalks and driveway. There are five off street parking spaces available plus on-street parking (shared with the upstairs unit #218).
Ideal tenants are people with rental history and good credit who are good communicators and considerate of the neighbors in the upstairs unit.
If interested, please respond with specific information, such as number of tenants, desired move in date, etc.
Thank you for looking!
12 month lease starting in August 2026. One month security deposit. Tenants pay for utilities (water, gas electricity, internet). Owner pays for trash service. Tenants arrange mowing and snow removal. No smoking allowed.
Unit 216
- $1,350
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 816 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Unit 218
- $1,350
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 816 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Lawn
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Utilities Included
216 S Franklin Ave is an apartment community in Ames, IA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Ames, IA 50014
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Calm81 / 100
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Iowa State University
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 19 min (12.2 mi)
Discover West Ames, Ames, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 216 S Franklin Ave proximity to Ames Plaza, Dakota Crossing, and West Towne. Ames Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and Dakota Crossing is within a 24 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 216 S Franklin Ave are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 2.3 miles, including Reiman Gardens.
Airports
Living in West Ames provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 59 minutes from 216 S Franklin Ave.




