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- Student Housing
- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $1,175-$1,799Pricing
- 531–1,178Square Feet
About CORE Apartments
CORE is a pet-friendly, luxury apartment community located in an unbeatable location off of Lincoln Way in Ames. Surrounded by many restaurants and shops, you’ll love easy access to Iowa State University and many other attractions. With upgraded studio, 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans, we're sure to have a place you can call home. Residents get to enjoy various amenities including a fitness center, car wash station, outdoor hot tub & spa, 24/7 maintenance, and much more. The apartments come fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring, quartz countertops, in-home washer and dryer, and various other amenities. Contact our staff today to schedule a personalized tour!
CORE Apartments is located in the West Ames Neighborhood and 50014 Zip code of Ames, IA. This community is professionally managed by Haverkamp Properties
Unique Features and Amenities
- Bike Storage & Repair Room
- Car Wash Station
- Covered Parking Options Available
- Dog Run & Pet Wash Station
- Key Fob Access
- Luxer One Package Lockers
- Off-Street Parking
- Pet Screening
- Sky Deck Lounge w/ Grill
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
CORE Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,175 and having 531–1,178 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Sx1 Amber
$1,175
Studio, 1 Bath, 531 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,175 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 531 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,175
Model Rent and Fees
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- $1,175
Apartment Model: Sx1 Amber$1,175Studio, 1 Bath, 531 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
Sx1 Amber - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: Sx1 Amber$1,175Studio, 1 Bath, 531 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20261 Bedroom
1x1 Cardinal
$1,285
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 649 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,285 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 649 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,285
Model Rent and Fees
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- $1,285
Apartment Model: 1x1 Cardinal$1,2851 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 649 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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1x1 Cardinal - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 1x1 Cardinal$1,2851 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 649 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20261x1 Crimson
$1,340
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 709 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,340 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 709 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,340
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,340
Apartment Model: 1x1 Crimson$1,3401 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 709 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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1x1 Crimson - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 1x1 Crimson$1,3401 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 709 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20261x1 Scarlet
$1,320
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,320 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 761 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,320
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,320
Apartment Model: 1x1 Scarlet$1,3201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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1x1 Scarlet - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 1x1 Scarlet$1,3201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20262 Bedrooms
2x1 Royal
$1,650
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 872 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,650 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 872 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,650
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,650
Apartment Model: 2x1 Royal$1,6502 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 872 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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2x1 Royal - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 2x1 Royal$1,6502 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 872 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20262x2 Indigo
$1,695
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 935 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,695 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 935 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,695
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,695
Apartment Model: 2x2 Indigo$1,6952 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 935 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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2x2 Indigo - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 2x2 Indigo$1,6952 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 935 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20262x2 Sapphire
$1,685
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1035 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,685 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 1035 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,685
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,685
Apartment Model: 2x2 Sapphire$1,6852 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1035 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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2x2 Sapphire - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 2x2 Sapphire$1,6852 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1035 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,799 August 3, 2026 Entire Unit 1178 Unit Entire Unit Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,799
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,799
Apartment Model: 2x2 Navy$1,7992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1178 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
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2x2 Navy - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 2x2 Navy$1,7992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1178 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
Schedule a Tour
Call us at: (515) 715-4760 to schedule a tour.
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Core Model 2 Bed
CO2 2-Bedroom
Fitness Center, Hot Tub, and Lobby
Clubroom & Skydeck
2BR, 2BA - C02/1,044 SF
1BR, 1BA - B02/709 SF
Property Information
- 97 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 2018
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Lease Terms
- 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$0
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$45
Other Fees
Parking Fees
- Parking Fee$70-$100/mo
- Surface Lot
Garage
Additional Parking Options
Pet Policy and Fees
Cats
- 2 Pet Limit
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
- $250 Fee
Dogs
- 2 Pet Limit
- $50 Monthly Pet Rent
- $250 Fee
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Car Wash Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Property Manager On Site
- Maintenance On Site
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
Community Features
- Lounge
- Clubhouse
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Roof Terrace
- Controlled Access
- Deck
Recreation and Fitness
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Gameroom
- Bicycle Storage
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Area Features
- High Ceilings
- Walk In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Hardwood Floors
Student Features
- Private Bathroom
Map
4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
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Hours and Contact Info
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Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about CORE Apartments
Where is CORE Apartments located?
CORE Apartments is located at 4415 Lincoln Way near the West Ames area of Ames, IA
What is the current rent range at CORE Apartments?
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at CORE Apartments currently range from $1,175 to $1,799
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for CORE Apartments are
- Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Lifestyle Ratings
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September 30, 2025I decided to renew this CORE Apartment since it is worth doing. They have a variety of amenities and friendly staff, nice atmosphere. I would reccoment here!Review from Apartments.com
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September 27, 2025Hi there! I just moved into this building, and I absolutely love it! The unit feels so welcoming and comfortable, and I’m really happy here. I especially love the sunlight streaming through the windows — it makes the space feel bright and cheerful, and I really enjoy it!Review from Apartments.com
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September 16, 2025I’ve had a great experience living here. The apartment is clean, well-maintained, and in a convenient location. The management team is responsive and helpful, and any maintenance requests are handled quickly. Overall, it’s been a comfortable and enjoyable place to live.Review from Apartments.com
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September 16, 2025Core Apartments in Ames offers a modern living experience designed for students and young professionals. Its location is one of its biggest strengths—close to Iowa State University, with easy access to CyRide bus routes, grocery stores, and Campustown. The apartments are well-maintained, with updated interiors, spacious layouts, and amenities like in-unit laundry, secure access, and parking options. Residents often appreciate the balance it provides: a quiet, comfortable environment for studying ...and living, while still being close enough to campus and social spots for convenience. The management is known to be responsive, and maintenance requests are usually handled promptly, making day-to-day living smooth and stress-free.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
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September 5, 2025Great first apartment! Great amenities, location, and staff. Workout room is also great as well. Love my balcony, and floor plan is also greatReview from Apartments.com
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September 5, 2025I absolutely love living at Core! The move-in was easy, and the apartment was in perfect condition when we first arrived. It felt like home the minute we stepped through our front door. The community has also been amazing - our neighbors are all super friendly, and the neighborhood around the apartment truly feels like a safe place to be. I will always recommend Core Apartments to my friends!Review from Apartments.com
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August 29, 2025Move in was very easy, unfortunately there was no one around for us to ask questions. We also didn’t see any neighbors or people to ask or meet. Felt a bit lonely and deserted. Not welcoming. The bright side was the apt was extremely well maintained and clean.Review from Apartments.com
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August 26, 2025Clean and quiet community! My unit was in great shape when I moved in and the hallways and elevator have all been well kept. Parking is easy and accessible. Couldn’t be happier.Review from Apartments.com
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August 24, 2025Living at the Core has been great so far! Plenty of space, living areas are very sound-proof, and generally a very clean and welcoming environment. Amenities are a fantastic cherry on top as well. Would recommend to anyone seeking a new place to call home.Review from Apartments.com
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June 24, 2025I love living in the CORE apartment since there are a lot of amenities which we can enjoy so much! Also, the atmosphere is really nice, and the staffs are kind.Review from Apartments.com
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June 7, 2025Shifting to core apartments was one of best decision i have made so far, little expensive but , luxury worth it. The apartment , the environmentReview from Apartments.com
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May 28, 2025Great first apartment! Good area, great amenities, etc. Balcony is great, love the apartment. Floor plan is fantastic, along with washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher, and then some!Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Ames Middle School
Ames Community
3915 Mortensen Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1002 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
Ames High School
Ames Community
1801 Ridgewood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1403 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Ames Community
4316 Ontario St
Public School - Grades K-5 (367 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from CORE Apartments.
Big Box and Retail
Autozone
507 S Duff Ave
6 minute drive / 3.03 miles away
Target
320 S Duff Ave
6 minute drive / 3.25 miles away
Walmart
3015 Grand Ave
7 minute drive / 3.37 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Fareway
619 Burnett Ave
6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away
Hy-Vee
303 S Us Highway 69
20 minute drive / 9.69 miles away
Hospitals
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away
Shopping Centers
CORE Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 2.7 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Studio Apartments | $858 | $670 | $1,500 |
| Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $947 | $635 | $1,595 |
| Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $589 | $2,850 |
| Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $485 | $2,600 |
| Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $384 | $2,300 |
| Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $455 | $2,775 |
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