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Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA with Gym/Fitness Center

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    2 BEDS
    $910+
    3 BEDS
    $800+
    4 BEDS
    $750+
    5 BEDS
    $715+

    2700 Lincoln

    2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 715-4227
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    1 BED
    $1,235+
    2 BEDS
    $800+
    3 BEDS
    $659+
    4 BEDS
    $499+

    Copper Beech

    1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    (515) 715-4735
  26. Building Photo - 4415 Lincoln Way
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,238
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,238
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,238

    4415 Lincoln Way Unit SI ID1261673P

    4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
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    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,305
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,305
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,305

    4415 Lincoln Way Unit SI FL2-ID1261671P

    4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
  30. Interior Photo - Welch 232
    2 BEDS
    $1,690

    Welch 232

    228-232 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  31. Building Photo - Windsor Pointe
    1 BED
    $950+
    2 BEDS
    $999+
    3 BEDS
    $1,199+

    Windsor Pointe

    3815 Tripp St, Ames, IA 50014

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$875
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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.

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Ames High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
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Ames Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
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Fellows Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
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Meeker Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
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Abbie Sawyer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
358 Students
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Edwards Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
388 Students

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