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Student Housing - The Social West Ames (opens in new tab)

1320 Coconino Road, Ames, IA 50014

$350+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

“Management can be a bit dicy sometimes, seems to be a lack of communication throughout the office. Certain buildings have minimal or small parking lots. The decoy apartment you tour most likely won't look like your actual apartment.”

21 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed • 5 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

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3219 Roy Key Ave (opens in new tab)

3219 Roy Key Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$815/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Internet access

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119 North Hyland Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

$915+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Internet access, Range, and Refrigerator

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1428 Walton Gallery 1

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1428 Walton Drive, Ames, IA 50014

$1,015/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Microwave, and Internet access

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Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms available, PET FRIENDLY! Gallery 1

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2101 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA 50014

$775+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

13 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning + more

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Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace Gallery 1

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3500 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$800+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

4 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Extra storage, Internet access, and Range

3322-3224 Story St. (opens in new tab)

3322 Story Street, Ames, IA 50014

$625/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Internet access, Range, and Refrigerator

1108 Grand Avenue - Gallery 1

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1108 Grand Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$795/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Extra storage, and Some paid utils

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Student Housing - The Social West Ames Private Bedroom - Priced By Bed

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1450 sqft

Base monthly rent

$350+

Available

Jan 8

The Quarters Ames - Student Living Private - Priced By Bed

3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1125 sqft

Base monthly rent

$625+

Available

Aug 1

3322-3224 Story St. 1 Bed, 1 Bath, $625

1 Bed • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

$625+

Available

Aug 1

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms available, PET FRIENDLY! 1 Bed, 1 Bath, $775

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 750 sqft

Base monthly rent

$775+

Available

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Wyndsor Terrace 4112 Wyndsor Terrace Building 1 #24

Studio • 1 Bath • 350 sqft

Base monthly rent

$785+

Available

Jan 10