$705 - $1,600 per month
2700 Lincoln
Studio - 5 Beds
2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
$705 - $1,600 per month
2700 Lincoln
Studio - 5 Beds
2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
$445 - $995 per month
The Landing Ames
Studio - 5 Beds
416 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010
$799 - $1,299 per month
Gateway
Studio - 4 Beds
1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA 50014
$840 - $1,600 per month
West Towne
Studio - 4 Beds
4720 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014
$765 - $985 per month
Wyndsor Terrace
Studio - 2 Beds
4320 Westbrook Dr, Ames, IA 50014
$1,175 - $1,799 per month
CORE Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
$799 - $1,350 per month
Hickory Ridge Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
4301 Lincoln Swing St, Ames, IA 50014
$895 - $1,165 per month
Cranford Apartments
Studio - 1 Bed
103 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$635 - $1,020 per month
Apartment for Rent
Studio - 1 Bed
304 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$730 - $1,040 per month
Tall Timber Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
644 Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010
$715 - $1,015 per month
Furman Western Hills
Studio - 2 Beds
230 Raphael Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Home to Iowa State University, Ames combines academic excellence with recreational amenities throughout its 37 parks and 55 miles of shared-use paths. The 17-acre Reiman Gardens showcases botanical displays and an indoor butterfly wing, while the Brunnier Art Museum stands as Iowa's only accredited decorative arts museum. The Main Street Cultural District buzzes with local shops and art galleries, complemented by established restaurants like Hickory Park Restaurant Co., known for house-smoked barbecue, and Aunt Maude's sophisticated seasonal menus.
Single-family homes constitute the primary housing stock across several neighborhoods. Somerset Village has a median single-family home price of $380,000, while Northridge Heights commands higher prices with a median of $539,900. The South Campus Area maintains a median of $391,000, and Stone Brooke sits at $330,000. Condominiums present more affordable options, with median prices of $119,700 for one-bedroom units and $207,500 for two-bedroom units.
The cost of living in Ames falls 5.2% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $100,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters require about $50,000. Property taxes in Story County stand at 1.47%, comparing favorably to nearby Des Moines and Ankeny at 1.76%. The public school system includes Gilbert Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, all rated A by Niche. CyRide provides comprehensive bus service throughout the city and university campus. The city experiences four distinct seasons, with July highs averaging 84°F and January lows reaching 14°F.