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219 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010
(515) 579-5925
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Crystal Street Apartments

219 Crystal St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 579-5925
Crystal Street Apartments in Ames, IA - Building Photo
  • 2–3 Bedrooms
  • $925-$1,100Pricing
  • 828–1,180Square Feet

About Crystal Street Apartments

Looking for space, comfort, and a touch of home? Then Crystal Street Apartments are perfect for you! Fantastic location with easy access to public transportation, shopping, entertainment, and plenty of restaurants. These are spacious units furnished with a Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, and Washer/Dryer in select units. We are pet friendly but do have a few restrictions. Garages are available for rent. Photos may not be of the actual unit. These will not last long so call ASAP to set up a showing…. you do not want to miss out on these great apartments. Crystal Street Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments is located in the South Ames Neighborhood and 50010 Zip code of Ames, IA. This community is professionally managed by First Property Management

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes for rent in Ames, IA
  • Cats and Dogs Welcome
  • Clean, Quiet, Relaxing Neighborhood
  • Convenient Location
  • free off-street parking
  • Full Kitchen with Great Appliances, inc Microwave
  • Garages available
  • Near bus stops and public transportation
  • Near dining and groceries
  • Near Walking and Biking Trails
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Trash Paid
  • Washer/Dryer In Unit or Laundry Rooms
  • Washer/Dryer included in most units.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Crystal Street Apartments offers 2 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $925 and having 828–1,180 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2br/2ba

    From $925

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 828-882 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $925Available Now2br/2ba828-882 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Smoke Free
    • Sprinkler System
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $925 - $995
  • 3 Bedrooms

    3BR/2.0BA

    From $1,075

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1137 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,075Available Now3BR/2.0BA1137 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Smoke Free
    • Sprinkler System
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,075 - $1,100

    3BR/2.0BA

    From $1,075

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1180 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,075Available Now3BR/2.0BA1180 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Smoke Free
    • Sprinkler System
    • Tub/Shower
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,075 - $1,100
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.

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Property Information

  • Renovated In 2003
  • 98 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 2001

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$50

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

One-Time Pet Fee$0
Monthly Pet Fee$50/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Dog

One-Time Pet Fee$0
Monthly Pet Fee$50/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Cats

  • 1 Pet Limit
  • 20 Lb Weight Limit

Dogs

  • 20 Lb Weight Limit

Parking Fees

Garage

Parking Fee$50/mo

Additional Parking Options

Surface Lot

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

  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facilities

Outdoor Features

  • Controlled Access

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Sprinkler System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Cable Ready
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
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219 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Getting Around

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Street Apartments

Where is Crystal Street Apartments located?

Crystal Street Apartments is located at 219 Crystal St near the South Ames area of Ames, IA

What is the current rent range at Crystal Street Apartments?

2 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Crystal Street Apartments currently range from $925 to $1,100

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Crystal Street Apartments are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Crystal Street Apartments Apartments are 11.35% cheaper than the average apartment in the South Ames area, and 10.75% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South Ames Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$925$1,133-$208-18.4%
    3 Bedroom$1,075$1,123-$48-4.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Ames

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$925$1,125-$200-17.8%
    3 Bedroom$1,075$1,116-$41-3.7%

    Methodology: On 10/30/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 209 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Crystal Street Apartments (South Ames), and 232 other apartment communities in Ames using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/30/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
1 Renters Reviews
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  • Couldn’t even get an appointment to look at one!

    June 8, 2022
    don’t even waste your time trying to look at them, no one ever answers the phones and no one is ever in the office, and they don’t do anything but make excuses and reschedule and then miss it again.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Ames Middle School

Ames Community
3915 Mortensen Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1002 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away
5/10

Ames High School

Ames Community
1801 Ridgewood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1403 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.3 miles away
8/10

Kate Mitchell Elementary School

Ames Community
3521 Jewel Drive
Public School - Grades K-5 (290 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Crystal Street Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Autozone

507 S Duff Ave
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

Target

320 S Duff Ave
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Walmart

3015 Grand Ave
8 minute drive / 3.74 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Iowa State University

3410 Beardshear Hall
5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

Groceries

Fareway

619 Burnett Ave
5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

Hy-Vee

303 S Us Highway 69
16 minute drive / 7.65 miles away

Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center

1111 Duff Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.24 miles away

Story County Hospital

640 South 19th Street
19 minute drive / 9.0 miles away

Shopping Centers

Cyclone Center

1611 S Kellogg Ave
1 minute drive / 0.59 miles away

Pine Tree Plaza

1311 Buckeye Ave
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Ames Center

806 S Duff Ave
3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Crystal Street Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.7 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Ames Studio Apartments $844$625$1,500
Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments $957$625$1,595
Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,125$589$2,415
Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,116$485$2,600
Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,177$384$2,640
Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,347$465$2,775

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