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

    Prairie West

    2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  26. Building Photo - 2416 Eaton Ave
    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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  27. Building Photo - 3826 Marigold Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    3826 Marigold Dr

    3826 Marigold Dr, Ames, IA 50014
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  28. 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
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  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    4713 Ontario St Unit #3

    4713 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
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  30. 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
  31. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,245
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245 - $1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,245 - $1,275

    2321 Bristol Dr Unit 0204

    2321 Bristol Dr, Ames, IA 50010
  32. 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
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $860
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$860
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$860

    924 Kellogg Ave Unit #1

    924 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  34. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $625
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$625
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$625

    123 7th St Unit 123

    123 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
  35. 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
  38. 2 BEDS
    $925+
    3 BEDS
    $1,025+

    Willow Run

    645 Stonehaven Dr, 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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Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
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Ames Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
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Fellows Elementary School

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Grades K-5
528 Students
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Meeker Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

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Grades K-5
290 Students
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Edwards Elementary School

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Grades K-5
450 Students
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Abbie Sawyer Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
367 Students

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