Student Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (22 Rentals)

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Rentals in the West Ames area of Ames near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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Point at Ames
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Point at Ames

3306 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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Stadium View Ames
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Ames

1206 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Campus Flats
3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Flats

122 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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258 Hyland Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

258 Hyland Ave

258 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Walnut Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Place

232 S Walnut AveAmes, IA 50010
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Buchanan Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buchanan Hall

2184 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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West Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Ames, Ames, IA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? West Ames is a highly-rated part of town for parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs or cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the West Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Student West Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest Student apartment in West Ames?

Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in West Ames is at The Madison listed at $404.

How much is the average rent for a Student West Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a Student Apartment in West Ames is $1,050.

What is the largest Student West Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in West Ames is a 2,012 square feet unit starting from $640 at Copper Beech at Ames.

What is the average size for West Ames Student Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Student rental in West Ames is currently at 737 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.