Student Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (23 Rentals)
Student Housing Options in the South Ames area of Ames.

The Social West Ames®

The Landing Ames

CORE Apartments
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The Foundry

Copper Beech at Ames

West Towne

The Grove at Ames

Total Property Management 134 Campus

Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way
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South Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Ames Studio Apartments | $864 | $620 | $1,300 |
South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $891 | $600 | $1,470 |
South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $599 | $1,830 |
South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $465 | $2,600 |
South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $404 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
Ranked #1
Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks and greenspace is something they look for when they rent. This neighborhood has risen to be providing favorable access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs or cats? this part of Ames ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the South Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student South Ames Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in South Ames?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in South Ames is at The Madison listed at $404.
How much is the average rent for a Student South Ames Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in South Ames is $940.
What is the largest Student South Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in South Ames is a 2,012 square feet unit starting from $640 at Copper Beech at Ames.
What is the average size for South Ames Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in South Ames is currently at 727 sq ft.
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