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  27. Living Room & Dining Room - Prairie West
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+
    3 BEDS
    $1,595+

    Prairie West

    2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  31. Building Photo - 816 Carroll Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    816 Carroll Ave Unit 816

    816 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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  32. Building Photo - 603 E 16th St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    603 E 16th St

    603 E 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
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  33. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    2416 Eaton Ave

    2416 Eaton Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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  34. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    213 S Wilmoth Ave

    213 S Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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  35. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    2329 Bristol Dr Unit 2005

    2329 Bristol Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  36. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,245
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,245

    2321 Bristol Dr Unit 0204

    2321 Bristol Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  37. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,255
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,255
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,255

    2425 Aspen Rd Unit 003

    2425 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010
  38. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    5212 Lincoln Way Unit 2

    5212 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
  39. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825

    3314 Emerald Dr

    3314 Emerald Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  40. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,010
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,010
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,010

    206 Rockwell Ave

    206 Rockwell Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  41. 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
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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 Middle School

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Fellows Elementary School

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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

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