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  4. Living Room - Gateway Hills
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    STUDIO
    $770+
    1 BED
    $835+
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    $925+
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    $1,065+

    Gateway Hills

    1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 715-4621
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    STUDIO
    $800+
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    $675+
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    The Stritz

    412 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 686-5229
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    2 BEDS
    $720+
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    $530+
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    444 Welch

    444 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 686-6594
  21. Renovated Three-Bedroom Apartment Living and Dining Area at Prairie West in Ames, IA - Prairie West
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    2 BEDS
    $1,265

    Prairie West

    2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
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    216 S Franklin Ave Unit 216

    216 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $790+
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    $990+
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    Total Monthly Price$790 - $990

    611 Kellogg Ave

    611 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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    3 BEDS
    $1,170

    The Lofts

    2519 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014
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    2 BEDS
    $950

    South View

    209-227 S 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
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    1 BED
    $795+
    2 BEDS
    $850+

    South Oak

    221 S Oak Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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    2 BEDS
    $950

    Riverbirch

    201 S 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
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    1 Month Free
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    2 BEDS
    $1,350+
    4 BEDS
    $1,950+

    The Phoenix

    301 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
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    2 BEDS
    $599+
    3 BEDS
    $489+

    The Social Reserve

    800 Pinon Dr, Ames, IA 50014

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Ames is home to Iowa State University, which enrolls over 30,000 students and brings an energetic atmosphere to the city's economy. Located about 30 miles north of Des Moines in central Iowa, the city also houses major research facilities including the Ames Laboratory and the USDA National Animal Disease Center. When you're searching for apartments for rent in Ames, you'll discover plenty of options—from budget-friendly studios averaging around $758 per month to spacious three-bedroom units averaging $1,367, so there's something for every renter's budget.

The city makes it easy to grab dinner or shop in Campustown near the university campus and in the Downtown district, where you'll find local businesses and the Octagon Center for the Arts. For outdoor fun, head to Brookside Park or Ada Hayden Heritage Park, where trails and natural wetlands give you room to walk, jog, or just enjoy nature. Getting around is simple with the CyRide transit system connecting major areas throughout Ames—perfect if you're commuting to Iowa State University or one of the research facilities nearby. With its mix of top-notch educational institutions, solid job opportunities, and affordable apartment communities, Ames offers a smart living choice in central Iowa.

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Ames High School

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Grades 9-12
1,436 Students
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Ames Middle School

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1,033 Students
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Fellows Elementary School

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Grades K-5
479 Students
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Abbie Sawyer Elementary School

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Grades K-5
358 Students
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Meeker Elementary School

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Grades K-5
351 Students
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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

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291 Students
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Edwards Elementary School

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Grades K-5
388 Students

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