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Triangle Apartments
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Triangle Apartments

125 N Hyland AveAmes, 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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Delaware Woods
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Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware 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 II
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Pointe West II

826 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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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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1401 N Dakota Ave
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1401 N Dakota Ave

1401 N Dakota 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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258 Hyland Ave
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258 Hyland Ave

258 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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225 N Hyland Ave
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225 N Hyland Ave

225 N 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: July 09, 2025

There are currently 80 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $430 to $2,600. West Ames, South Ames and North Ames 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 Ames14$999$430
South Ames13$892$430
North Ames10$714$430
Downtown Ames9$892$430
East Ames7$802$465
Fountainview6$719$430
West Campus Village5$1,057$430
Campustown4$1,110$430
Dauntless4$599$519
Gateway Hills3$940$430

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Townhomes at Creekside in the Fountainview neighborhood and is 1,462 square feet priced from $815. The Grove at Ames in the Grand Junction neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,390 square feet and currently listed start at $645. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom1,462 Sq Ft$815
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$645
Windsor PointeThe Oak 60%1,273 Sq Ft$1,380
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath1,201 Sq Ft$1,265
The Quarters AmesA - 3x31,125 Sq Ft$1,785
The Madison3x3 Furnished1,083 Sq Ft$529
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath1,026 Sq Ft$999
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave.850 Sq Ft$1,125

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 3 Bedroom Model starting from $815 at Townhomes at Creekside in the Fountainview neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the 3 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $999 in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,032. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom$815
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath$999
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave.$1,125
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath$1,265
Windsor PointeThe Oak 60%$1,380

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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.

Ames, IA
Population: 67,154

Ranked #547

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Ames, IA

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

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,032.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,462 square feet unit starting from $815 at Townhomes at Creekside.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,500 sq ft.

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