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  17. Building Photo - 126 Welch Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550
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    Base Rent$550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$550

    126 Welch Ave Unit 312

    126 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  18. Building Photo - 330 N Franklin Ave
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $500
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    Base Rent$500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$500

    330 N Franklin Ave

    330 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  19. 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $585
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    Base Rent$585
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    Total Monthly Price$585

    333 Rockwell Ave

    333 Rockwell Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  21. Building Photo - The Social Reserve
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    2 BEDS
    $599+
    3 BEDS
    $489+

    The Social Reserve

    800 Pinon Dr, Ames, IA 50014

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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
1,436 Students
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Ames Middle School

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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

Public Elementary School

Public
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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Grades K-5
291 Students
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Edwards Elementary School

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Grades K-5
388 Students

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