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Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA with Washer & Dryer
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Good Value|2 BEDS$855+3 BEDS$750+4 BEDS$680+Point at Ames
3306 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$800+2 BEDS$1,100+3 BEDS$2,200+
Brick Towne Ames
200 W Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Exceptional Value1 BED$974+3 BEDS$489+4 BEDS$524+5 BEDS$509+
Campustown
200 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
|STUDIO$1,300+1 BED$1,600+2 BEDS$910+3 BEDS$800+
2700 Lincoln
2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 -
Price Drop. $100 Off1 BED$1,235+2 BEDS$800+3 BEDS$659+4 BEDS$499+Copper Beech
1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Good Value1 BED$695+2 BEDS$1,025+4 BEDS$1,700+
The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
Good Value1 BED$695+2 BEDS$950+3 BEDS$1,275+
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$820+2 BEDS$1,055+3 BEDS$1,500+
Hyland Apartments
123 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS$1,350+3 BEDS$1,400+
Cardinal South Apartments
2807 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$1,015+2 BEDS$1,230+3 BEDS$1,595+
Fountainview
1333 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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3 BEDS$1,200+4 BEDS$1,000+
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.
528-530 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$800+1 BED$880+2 BEDS$1,100+
Somerset Apartments
2430 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Rent Special3 BEDS$1,250+4 BEDS$1,500+
West Ridge Apartments
4625 Steinbeck St, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 Months Free2 BEDS$1,200+3 BEDS$1,595+Prairie West
2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA 50010 -
4 BEDS$550210 Gray - Sunset View
210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,800
2006 Grand Ave Unit 2 - 2nd floor
2006 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$750Base Rent$750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$750
810 Clark Ave Unit 810
810 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,250+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250+Base Rent$1,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,250
609 6th St
609 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
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Ames at a Glance
Ames, IA Apartments for Rent
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.
Renting in Ames
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 399 Sq Ft $775 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 610 Sq Ft $881 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 901 Sq Ft $1,105 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,119 Sq Ft $1,371 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,351 Sq Ft $1,692 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- North Ames 648 Sq Ft $814/mo
- East Ames 612 Sq Ft $880/mo
- South Ames 675 Sq Ft $890/mo
- West Ames 634 Sq Ft $941/mo
- Campustown 585 Sq Ft $961/mo
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