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Willow Run
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Willow Run

645 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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321 Stanton

321 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014

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Ames 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 15, 2025

There are currently 319 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $485 to $2,370. South Ames, West 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
South Ames47$1,150$485
West Ames47$1,199$515
North Ames45$1,150$569
Downtown Ames35$1,060$485
East Ames28$1,075$485
West Campus Village21$1,200$569
Grand Junction18$1,300$605
Somerset17$1,350$725
Fountainview16$815$515
Eagle Ridge13$1,375$725

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes in the South Ames neighborhood and is 1,804 square feet priced from $2,500. The Quarters Ames has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,500 square feet and currently listed start at $625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BrickTowne Ames Townhomes3 Beds, 3 baths1,804 Sq Ft$2,500
The Quarters AmesC - 3x31,500 Sq Ft$625
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )1,475 Sq Ft$1,845
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom1,462 Sq Ft$815
The Grove3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$650
Furman Weststar Apartments3 BR1,330 Sq Ft$1,460
Oakwood3 Bed 2 Bath1,300 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 15, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 3BR/3BA Model starting from $600 at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside starting at $815 in the Fountainview neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,118. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$600
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom$815
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath$999
Campus West3 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,000
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075
Northern Lights Apartments3427 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )$1,170
Windsor PointeOak 60%$1,199
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave.$1,200
Hickory Ridge Apartments3 bed, 2 bath$1,300

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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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Copper Beech listed at $600.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,118.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,804 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,300 sq ft.

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