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The Quarters Ames - Student Living Gallery 1

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The Quarters Ames - Student Living (opens in new tab)

601 South 17th Street, Ames, IA 50010

$499/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

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312 Hayward Gallery 1

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246 Hyland Gallery 1

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Ames Apartments with Garages (18)
Ames Apartments with Washer-Dryers (24)
Ames Pet Friendly Apartments (20)

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1 Bedroom Apartments in Ames (10)

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Ames Cheap Apartments (13)

Colleges

Drake University (64)
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center (59)
Iowa State University (42)
Grand View University (32)
Des Moines Area Community College (21)

Average rent in Ames, Iowa

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames is $839+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $951+. Rent rates updated 7 days ago

Studio: $785+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $839+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $951+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $1,050+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

Amenities

In unit laundry, Golf room, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, 24hr gym + more

312 Hayward (opens in new tab)

312 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

$740/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

Internet access

908 Douglas Gallery 1

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908 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$1,240/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

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

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3821 Tiverton Ct Gallery 1

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3821 Tiverton Ct., Ames, IA 50010

$975/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Garage, Gym, Some paid utils, and Internet access

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4915 Todd Gallery 1

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4915 Todd Drive, Ames, IA 50014

$805+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Some paid utils, Microwave, and Internet access

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2310 Mortensen Gallery 1

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2310 Mortensen Road, Ames, IA 50014

$950/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Parking, Internet access, and Range

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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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4515 Todd Gallery 1

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4515 Todd Drive, Ames, IA 50014

$1,325+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Some paid utils, and Microwave

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Large 3 Bedroom Apartments PET FRIENDLY! Gallery 1

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1209 North Dakota Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

$999+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

13 units available

3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Some paid utils, and Online portal

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Student Housing - The Social West Ames Gallery 1

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1320 Coconino Road, Ames, IA 50014

$469+/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.”

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Wyndsor Terrace Gallery 1

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4112 Westbrook Drive, Ames, IA 50014

$785+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

2 units available

Studio • 2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more

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Charming Single Family Home - Hardwood Floors - Large Detached Garage - Fenced-In Backyard Gallery 1

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1220 Carroll Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

$1,680/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Bathtub, and Internet access

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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

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

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2101 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA 50014

$749+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

20 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Amenities

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

246 Hyland (opens in new tab)

246 North Hyland Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

$1,195/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

3 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Gym, Air conditioning, and Internet access

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2804 Stange Rd Gallery 1

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2804 Stange Road, Ames, IA 50010

$880/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Garage, Gym, Pool, Clubhouse, Some paid utils + more

15 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed

Amenities

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

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

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1500 sqft

Base monthly rent

$469+

Available

Aug 21

The Quarters Ames - Student Living Private - Priced By Bed

3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1125 sqft

Base monthly rent

$499+

Available

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312 Hayward 1 Bed, 1 Bath, $740

1 Bed • 1 Bath

Base monthly rent

$740+

Available

Now

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms available, PET FRIENDLY! 315

2 Beds • 1 Bath • 1025 sqft

Base monthly rent

$749+

Available

Now

Wyndsor Terrace 4112 Wyndsor Terrace Building 1 #24

Studio • 1 Bath • 350 sqft

Base monthly rent

$785+

Available

Jan 10

Luxury apartments

Top units for an elevated lifestyle.

3419 Taft Ave- 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath House 4 Beds, 3 Baths, $2600

4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1590 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,600+

Available

Sep 1

Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome with first month free! 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $2500

3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 1715 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,500+

Available

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Executive Home in Ames 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, $2500

4 Beds • 3.5 Baths • 2474 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,500+

Available

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Beautiful Home in Trendy Somerset Neighborhood 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, $2400

4 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 2098 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,400+

Available

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2827 Wood St 3 Bed

3 Beds • 2.5 Baths • 2241 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,400+

Available

Now