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Monthly Rent

$1,200 - $1,675

Beds

2 - 3

Baths

1 - 1.5

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $40
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        $350

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Prairie West

Prairie West Apartments and Townhomes offers spacious two-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom townhomes in the heart of Ames, Iowa. Just minutes from Iowa State University, Prairie West provides completely renovated homes with gourmet kitchens, huge closets, full-size washer and dryer in unit, and all the amenities our residents want at home. The pet-friendly community is well-maintained with plenty of green space for every member of your family including a bark park with obstacles. Prairie West is truly one of Ames' top properties. Come visit us to see why.

Prairie West is located in Ames, Iowa in the 50010 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1992 and has 2 stories with 74 units.

Special Features

  • Back Patio W/Storage Shed
  • Dog Park With Fitness Obstacles
  • Garages Available
  • Modern Appliances/Microwave
  • Private Entries
  • 24 Hour Emergency Service
  • Doggy Bark Park
  • Bikeable to Most Anywhere in Town
  • Efficient Gas Heat/Central Air
  • Cable & Internet At Special $65/mo.
  • On Cy-ride
  • Bike Rack and Storage
  • Minutes to Campus/Shopping/Schools
  • Dog Park
  • Neighborhood Setting
  • Window Coverings Provided
  • Detached Garages Available
  • Lush Landscaping
  • On-Site Management/Maintenance
  • Private Entry/Back Door By Kitchen
  • Relaxing Picnic Area with Grilling Stations

Community Features

  • Maintenance on site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Pet Play Area
  • Public Transportation
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Bicycle Storage

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn

Parking

Surface Lot

Off Street, parking lot spaces open to all lease holders

Garage

Limited availablity Assigned Parking $75-$79

Security

  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed

Pet Fees $250 for 1, $500 for 2 pets / Pet Rent $37 for 1, $74 for 2 pets

  • $37 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $250 Fee
  • 2 Pet Limit

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Reiman Gardens

    Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Schools

 GreatSchools Rating

Private Middle & High School

237 Students
(515) 438-3481
Grades 7-12

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