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Triangle Apartments
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Triangle Apartments

125 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Point at Ames
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Point at Ames

3306 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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428 S 4th St
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428 S 4th St

428 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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1305 Georgia
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1305 Georgia

1305 GeorgiaAmes, IA 50014
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Willow Run
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Willow Run

645 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Oak Brooke
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Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Pointe West II
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Pointe West II

826 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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3406 Orion Dr
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3406 Orion Dr

3406 Orion DrAmes, IA 50010
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Pointe West I
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Pointe West I

823-825 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Campus West
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Campus West

312-320 Hillcrest AveAmes, IA 50014
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Maple Glen
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Maple Glen

229 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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The Lofts
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The Lofts

2519 Chamberlain StAmes, IA 50014
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802 Dickinson Ave
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802 Dickinson Ave

802 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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258 Hyland Ave
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258 Hyland Ave

258 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 26, 2025

There are currently 393 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $465 to $2,600. West Ames, Dauntless and Fountainview are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Ames51$1,099$519
Dauntless42$1,099$519
Fountainview42$1,099$519
Campustown41$1,099$519
Gateway Hills40$1,099$519
West Campus Village40$1,099$519
South Ames35$815$465
North Ames29$697$519
Old Town22$599$465
Eagle Ridge18$1,200$765

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at The Grove at Ames in the Grand Junction neighborhood and is 1,390 square feet priced from $645. 839-841 Dickinson Ave in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,205 square feet and currently listed start at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$645
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA1,205 Sq Ft$1,150
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath1,201 Sq Ft$1,265
The Social West Ames®Hendrick A - Station1,200 Sq Ft$519
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything3BR/2.0BA1,180 Sq Ft$1,075
Point at AmesTelluride A1,130 Sq Ft$660
The Quarters AmesA - 3x31,125 Sq Ft$615
The Madison3x3 Furnished1,083 Sq Ft$529

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 3BR/2.0BA Model starting from $1,025 at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything in the South Ames neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at 839-841 Dickinson Ave starting at $1,050 in the Fountainview neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,048. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything3BR/2.0BA$1,025
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA$1,050
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath$1,099
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave.$1,125
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )$1,140
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath$1,265

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Ames Overview

Recently listed by CNNMoney as one of their 'best places to live', Ames is an inviting slice of American heritage that's ideal for both working class families and ambitious Twenty-somethings alike. Home to a number of places of higher learning as well as an assortment of other industry, this Iowa hotspot is a must-consider for anyone in the market for a great new spot to call home.

Why live in Ames, IA?

From the area university...which has produced Pulitzer Prize winners, astronauts and more...to the wide array of historic structures and stately homes lining the downtown area, Ames apartments make a fantastic place to live, work and play. Offering easy access to the nightlife and job market of nearby Des Moines, Ames maintains an intrinsic charm all its own.

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Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Ames is at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything listed at $1,025.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,048.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,390 square feet unit starting from $645 at The Grove at Ames.

What is the average size for Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,228 sq ft.

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