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235 Sinclair, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 715-4320
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Western Hills Apartments

235 Sinclair
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 715-4320
Western Hills Apartments in Ames, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $675-$1,010Pricing
  • 493–925Square Feet

About Western Hills Apartments

Our Western Hills Apartments are located in West Ames right off of Lincoln Way and South Dakota. The studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartments are right by two Cyride routes, and are a 5 minute drive to West Hy-Vee. The complex has open parking and coin-operated laundry in each building. Units come with a dishwasher, central A/C, and a garage. Cats are allowed. Pet fees will apply. Undergrads not allowed.

Western Hills Apartments is located in the West Ames Neighborhood and 50014 Zip code of Ames, IA. This community is professionally managed by Hunziker Property Management

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Western Hills Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $975 and having 493–925 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio, 1 bath

    Studio, 1 Bath, 493 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $675Call for AvailabilityStudio, 1 bath493 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $675 - $700
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 bath

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 564-791 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $745Call for Availability1 Bed, 1 bath564-791 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $745 - $845
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Beds, 2 baths

    From $975

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 896-925 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $975Available Now2 Beds, 2 baths896-925 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $975 - $1,010

    2 Beds, 1 bath

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 848 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $910Call for Availability2 Beds, 1 bath848 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $910
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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

  • 77 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1993

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 Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$30

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

One-Time Pet Fee$250
Monthly Pet Fee$40/mo
Pet Deposit$0

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit

$250 non-refundable pet fee

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Available

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom
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235 Sinclair, Ames, IA 50014

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills Apartments

Where is Western Hills Apartments located?

Western Hills Apartments is located at 235 Sinclair near the West Ames area of Ames, IA

What is the current rent range at Western Hills Apartments?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Western Hills Apartments currently range from $975 to $1,010

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Western Hills 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

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Western Hills Apartments Apartments are 19.53% cheaper than the average apartment in the West Ames area, and 19.5% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the West Ames Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$910$1,086-$176-16.2%
    Studio$675$857-$182-21.2%
    1 Bedroom$745$945-$200-21.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Ames

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$910$1,082-$172-15.9%
    Studio$675$859-$184-21.4%
    1 Bedroom$745$945-$200-21.2%

    Methodology: On 10/12/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 386 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Western Hills Apartments (West Ames), and 303 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 10/12/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Mixed Feelings

    August 22, 2020
    I had mixed feelings about this place: It was an excellent location, near 3 bus lines going to/from campus, in a quiet neighborhood near a walking trail and quick access to stores/major roads and a garage included (great for Iowa winters). However, my unit (could be an exception) was not very clean when I received it, and had numerous issues throughout my year there, including rats during winter and grey water backup into my kitchen sink and shower drain on at least 3 different occasions, two of ...
    which were severe enough to have caused the apartment to flood if I had not been there.
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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
5/10

Edwards Elementary School

Ames Community
820 Miller Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (450 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
4/10

Ames High School

Ames Community
1801 Ridgewood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1403 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Western Hills Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Autozone

507 S Duff Ave
7 minute drive / 3.54 miles away

Target

320 S Duff Ave
8 minute drive / 3.76 miles away

Walmart

3015 Grand Ave
8 minute drive / 3.76 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Iowa State University

3410 Beardshear Hall
4 minute drive / 2.24 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Boone Campus

1125 Hancock Drive
21 minute drive / 10.15 miles away

Groceries

Fareway

619 Burnett Ave
7 minute drive / 3.33 miles away

Hy-Vee

303 S Us Highway 69
21 minute drive / 9.89 miles away

Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center

1111 Duff Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.66 miles away

Shopping Centers

Ames Plaza

3800 Lincoln Way
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Dakota Crossing

4518 S Dakota Rd
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Colorado Junction

129 Colorado Ave
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Western Hills Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 3.2 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Ames Studio Apartments $859$670$1,500
Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments $945$625$1,595
Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,082$589$1,799
Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments $963$485$2,600
Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments $904$384$2,300
Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,103$465$2,775

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