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- Student Housing
- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $1,175-$1,799 Pricing
- 531–1,178 Square Feet
Rent Specials
Current Specials!~~Sign for this fall to receive a $500 gift card at move-in PLUS, waived application fees & pay NO deposit!
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 Group
Unique Features and Amenities
- Bike Storage & Repair Room
- Car Wash Station
- Covered Parking Options Available
- Dog Run & Pet Wash Station
- Game Room
- Key Fob Access
- Luxer One Package Lockers
- Off-street Parking
- Oven/Stove
- Pet Screening
- Sky Deck Lounge w/ Grill
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Property Contact Info
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- Call Us:
- (515) 715-4760
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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 Aug 3Model 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
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Unit Entire Unit Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,175
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,175
Apartment Model: Sx1 Amber$1,175Studio, 1 Bath, 531 sq ftAvailable August 3, 2026![]()
Sx1 Amber - Floorplan Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: Sx1 Amber$1,175Studio, 1 Bath, 531 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20261 Bedroom
1x1 Cardinal
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 649 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,285 Call for Availability 1x1 Cardinal 649 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
- $1,285
Apartment Model: 1x1 Cardinal$1,2851 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 649 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1x1 Cardinal - Floorplan 1 ![]()
1x1 Cardinal - Floorplan 2 1x1 Crimson
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 709 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,340 Call for Availability 1x1 Crimson 709 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
- $1,340
Apartment Model: 1x1 Crimson$1,3401 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 709 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1x1 Crimson - Floorplan 1 ![]()
1x1 Crimson - Floorplan 2 1x1 Scarlet
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,320 Call for Availability 1x1 Scarlet 761 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
- $1,320
Apartment Model: 1x1 Scarlet$1,3201 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 761 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1x1 Scarlet - Floorplan 1 ![]()
1x1 Scarlet - Floorplan 2 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable Floorplans2x2 Indigo
$1,695
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 935 sq ftAvailable Aug 3Model 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
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- 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![]()
2x2 Indigo - Floorplan 1 ![]()
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 Aug 3Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel 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
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- 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![]()
2x2 Sapphire - Floorplan 1 ![]()
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
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- 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![]()
2x2 Navy - Floorplan 1 ![]()
2x2 Navy - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: Entire UnitApartment Model: 2x2 Navy$1,7992 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1178 sq ftAvailable August 3, 20262x1 Royal
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 872 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,650 Call for Availability 2x1 Royal 872 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- High Ceilings
Unique Features
- Key Fob Access
- Oven/Stove
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Wood-Style Flooring
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
- $1,650
Apartment Model: 2x1 Royal$1,6502 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 872 sq ftUnavailable![]()
2x1 Royal - Floorplan 1 ![]()
2x1 Royal - Floorplan 2
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.
3D Tours
Fitness Center, Hot Tub, and Lobby
Clubroom & Skydeck
Studio
1BR, 1BA - Crimson
2BR, 2BA - Sapphire
2BR, 2BA - Navy
Property Information
- 97 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 2018
Lease Terms
- 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$45.00
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250-$250
- Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
- Dog
- One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$250-$250
- Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$50.00/mo
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Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
- 1 Max
- Garage Parking
- 1 Max
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Car Wash Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
- Property Manager On Site
- Maintenance On Site
Community Features
- Lounge
- Clubhouse
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Roof Terrace
- Controlled Access
- Deck
Recreation and Fitness
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- High Ceilings
- Linen Closet
- Hardwood Floors
Student Features
- Private Bathroom
Map
4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
Map
Hours and Contact Info
Call Us - Open Now!
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 |
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
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at CORE Apartments is: Current Specials!~~Sign for this fall to receive a $500 gift card at move-in PLUS, waived application fees & pay NO deposit!.
Lifestyle Ratings
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May 18, 2026It’s been good! Love the free coffee and ice cold water. The elevator always working has been a huge deal too. It’s been quiet and things have gone pretty well!Review from Apartments.com
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April 21, 2026I love living in the CORE apartment. They do have a variety amenities which make me happier! I would recommend my friends to live in here so much!Review from Apartments.com
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April 14, 2026Core Apartments offers a modern, comfortable, and convenient living experience. The apartments are well-designed with spacious layouts, quality finishes, and amenities that make everyday life easier. Its location is another major advantage, providing easy access to shopping, dining, transportation, and essential services. Residents can enjoy a clean, secure, and welcoming environment that feels like home. Overall, Core Apartments is a great choice for anyone looking for stylish living with ...comfort and convenience.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
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March 3, 2026Love it here everyone is so nice to me and my dog! The girls at the leasing office are so nice and the maintenance team is super helpful. My only complaint is all the dog waste out in the yard but other than that it’s great!Review from Apartments.com
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January 7, 2026I really enjoy living in this apartment. The space is clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location is convenient, and I always feel safe and at home here. I’m glad I chose this place and would recommend it to others.Review from Apartments.com
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January 6, 2026I would highly recommend my friends to live in the CORE apartment. They have a lot of amenities, kind and warm staffs and great atmosphere etc!Review from Apartments.com
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December 31, 2025The management and maintenance team were responsive and professional. Any issues were addressed quickly, which made living here stress-free. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and friendly, making it a great place for students and working professionals.Review from Apartments.com
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December 31, 2025Great first apartment! Love the open floor plan, amenities and balcony! Washer and dryer included is a saver, and also appreciate the different hard wood floors/carpetReview from Apartments.com
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December 2, 2025I love it here. The only reason I put four stars is because when I take my dog outside there is always dog poo all over the grass from people not picking up after their dogs. It’s annoying to have to go around it constantly when I take my dog out. Other than that everything is greatReview from Apartments.com
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November 25, 2025I have enjoyed my apartment community and value the help that I received upon move in. The leasing team has been very helpful answering questions when needed.Review from Apartments.com
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October 22, 2025The staff and residents are very friendly. I love all the amententies that come with the apartment! It is a little far from stores and resturants, but I personally like it, and the highway to get to the places isnt far at allReview from Apartments.com
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October 1, 2025I love living in the CORE apartment! It is located in the convenience locations, so it’s easy to go everywhere you want. I truly recommend here!Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Ames Middle School
Ames Community School District
3915 Mortensen Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1002 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
Ames High School
Ames Community School District
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 School District
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
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 | $879 | $610 | $1,500 |
| Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $958 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $509 | $1,957 |
| Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $459 | $1,701 |
| Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $836 | $429 | $2,300 |
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