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  4. Living Room - Gateway Hills
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $770+
    1 BED
    $835+
    2 BEDS
    $925+
    3 BEDS
    $1,065+

    Gateway Hills

    1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 715-4621
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    2202 Pinehurst Dr

    2202 Pinehurst Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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  26. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    2317 Clark Ave

    2317 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  28. Renovated Three-Bedroom Apartment Living and Dining Area at Prairie West in Ames, IA - Prairie West
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,265

    Prairie West

    2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  30. Building Photo - 2827 Wood St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    2827 Wood St

    2827 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014
  31. Building Photo - 5815 Quarry Dr
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,325
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,325
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,325

    5815 Quarry Dr

    5815 Quarry Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  32. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $830
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$830
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$830

    1504 Idaho Ave

    1504 Idaho Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  33. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $935
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$935
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$935

    813 Delaware Ave

    813 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  34. Building Photo - 1220 Carroll Ave
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,680
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,680
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,680

    1220 Carroll Ave

    1220 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  35. Building Photo - 911 North Dakota Ave
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    911 North Dakota Ave

    911 North Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  40. Building Photo - Willow Run
    2 BEDS
    $925+
    3 BEDS
    $1,025+

    Willow Run

    645 Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  42. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $950

    Riverbirch

    201 S 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
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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

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,436 Students
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Ames Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,033 Students
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Fellows Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
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Edwards Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
388 Students

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