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Monthly Rent
$1,175 - $1,775
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
531 - 1,178 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
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 luxurious 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 an apartment community located in Story County and the 50014 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Wood-Style Flooring
- Dog Run & Pet Wash Station
- Off-street Parking
- Bike Storage & Repair Room
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Luxer One Package Lockers
- Car Wash Station
- Covered Parking Options Available
- Key Fob Access
- Sky Deck Lounge w/ Grill
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Clubhouse
Roof Terrace
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Car Wash Area
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Roof Terrace
- Grill
- Dog Park
- Private Bathroom
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$45
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$250
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Pet Limit2
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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One time Fee$250
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Pet Limit2
Details
Lease Options
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12
Property Information
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Built in 2018
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97 units/4 stories
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Pet Play Area
- Pet Washing Station
- Car Wash Area
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Roof Terrace
- Grill
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Private Bathroom
- Wood-Style Flooring
- Dog Run & Pet Wash Station
- Off-street Parking
- Bike Storage & Repair Room
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Luxer One Package Lockers
- Car Wash Station
- Covered Parking Options Available
- Key Fob Access
- Sky Deck Lounge w/ Grill
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
Friday | 8am - 5pm |
Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Situated in the heart of America's Heartland, Ames is a college town in central Iowa. The city wraps around its stellar Iowa State University, the state's flagship university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Living in Ames, you'll be able to visit the university's museums, including the Brunnier Art Museum, the Anderson Sculpture Garden, and the Farm House Museum -- a National Historic Landmark, built in 1860 and the first building on campus. You'll also be able to attend Iowa State Cyclones sports events. The football team began in 1878 and is now part of NCAA Division I as a member of the Big 12 Conference.
If you are looking at apartments in Ames, you may already be aware that the city has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 percent. Major employers include ISU, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames Laboratory, and GlobalVetLINK.
Learn more about living in AmesColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
Drive: | 17 min | 11.3 mi | |
Drive: | 39 min | 30.2 mi | |
Drive: | 43 min | 34.9 mi |
Property Ratings at CORE Apartments
Thanks to the staff, the apartment is usually kept clean. There are a lot of amenities which we can enjoy. I would like to recommend someone to live in this apartment.
Very nice but expensive , I like the place and how peaceful it is and safe, i don’t worry about anything, I would suggest you to just lower rent
Love the place, no problems at all. Sometimes the garage smells like trash but they remove it pretty often. Other than that, I really like the location and connectivity to campus.
Everything is great except for the door constantly being open in the mail room leading to the garage. It makes it smell in the mail room. And also the mail room door to outside always being unlocked. Anyone can enter and I’m not always comfortable with that.
Good living area. I really like coffee machine and gym ambience. Study area is also good, besides this play area is also good and also the best thing is you can reserve it
Very nice apartments. Issues that have come up all be it small dealt with quickly and professionally by the maintenance staff. All of the staff seem to be very friendly
I’ve enjoyed living at the Core! It’s very quiet and no loud neighbors. Trash does get picked up regularly. Very dog friendly as well with available dog stations
It is really good because they have a coffee maker, private gym, study lounge and sky lounge etc. We can enjoy inside the building, it means really convenient. And I feel comfortable thanks to the auto locked door.
The apartments are modern and provide ample space with how they are organized. My favorite aspects are the in unit laundry and modern kitchen appliances. The building also has a small gym, rooftop lounge and small hot tub which are very nice to use. The only cons are that most residents have dogs and sometimes there is dog poop left along the grass outside and in walkways, which is disgusting. Additionally, individuals will leave their trash next to the dumpsters which smells and creates a mess. All in all I recommend core!
I have been enjoying living at the core apartment, the environment and atmosphere is so nice here, also the experience become so much better after school started and i relised how perfect the location is close to the university and everything thing around from gas stations and grocery
Compared to the last apartment I was at it is very quiet here, it feels very homey and I love it, the staff is very helpful including the maintenance guys, I met them in the hall and voiced a very minor concern that didn’t need any attention that day but they were at my apartment taking care of that concern that day and less than an hour after I talked to them,
Although when I arrived my apartment was dirty with damaged cabinets and carpet, CORE staff were able to immediately assist with my concerns. They were able to get a cleaning crew out there in less than 24 hours, as well as facilitate carpet replacement.
I moved in on 1st Aug and it is good so far—quick response for maintenance and easily reachable via phone. Just need more parking space for unassigned vehicles
The management here is nothing but exceptional they have dealt with any issues that have arisen and I cannot be happier in this very nice luxury apartment!
I like the apartment. It’s new, clean, and quiet. The staffs are responsive and friendly. I enjoy having the free coffee and hot chocolate provided in the lobby every morning. I’m also planing to invite my friends to come over and have a BBQ party on the sky deck. Best apartment I’ve lived in!
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review! We are so happy to hear you are enjoying your time here at CORE!
I just moved in and feel like I’m not off to a good start. I came in with the kitchen drawer being broken, that I was able to put back in place, had to submit a ticket for my shower door to be fixed as well. Maintenance was good about coming the following business day and fixing it. I then came up the following week to my brother telling me one of the outlets are not working. I tried to preheat the oven, smoke started coming out. I left it open to air it out and then attempted at it again, only for the smoke to be worse and fill up the whole apartment the second time. I also did a couple loads of laundry, washer is great, dryer….not so much. Cannot get a full dry load even after running it multiple times.
CORE Ames has great staff, good response time from maintenance team, overall good living experience! Would love more opportunities to get to know people in the building!
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Great location! Building is well maintained. Very pet friendly for dogs. Access to complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and water. Nice workout facility.
Nice apartment, the garbage is a real issue though. I live on the third floor and can consistently smell the garbage from the garage in my hallways. There are parts of the apartment that feel like they were thrown together hap hazardly. They also removed staffing for the office in the building which has become a headache for many people. The gym gets too hot to use, and the halls can also get really hot.
This is a great apartment! Everyone is friendly, and I have never had an issue with noise or neighbors! The place is always clean, and they offer free coffee ;)
I love this place in general, it is a very special and very pleasant and quiet environment where you can enjoy a good coexistence in a community that is respectful of its residents. without a doubt an excellent place
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So far I have enjoyed living at Core Apartments. It’s a nice apartment but there are always rude, annoying, and inconsiderate neighbors who don’t respect anyone around them think they own the entire complex.
Property Manager at CORE Apartments, Responded To This Review
We are sorry to hear of the frustrations you have mentioned and encourage you to please contact our leasing office for further assistance. We can be reached at 515-451-0984. Thank you!
I love it here! Clean hallways, quiet neighbors, helpful staff :) There is always different kinds of tea and coffee in the lobby which is a major bonus
Had a rough move in, was given a handicap apartment and it was not in good shape. After move in, management was extremely accommodating and replaced everything that needed fixed as soon as possible. After that living here has been great.
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Great staff, great location. Awesome rooms at a very reasonable price. Gym, study room and patio are fantastic and garage parking is the best in Ames.
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We love living at Core. It’s a quiet community that is close to campus. They allow small dogs, which was important to us. We enjoy the amenities and the clean common areas.
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I think this property has been a great option for me. The management has been extremely nice and helpful. Whenever there was something wrong in my apartment, maintenance would come in extremely quick and get things sorted out in a manner where they would be in and out quickly. They definitely value and respect their residents privacy here.
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I moved into the CORE apartments at the beginning of April 2023 with my two mini aussies. In the almost 6 months we've lived there, it has been great! Super quiet building and everyone I've met has been super friendly.
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Clean and friendly staff Avery informative. Love my new home!Core apartments are very spacious and lots of windows for natural lighting.The manager is very professional!
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I like living here. The apartment is new and location is wonderful. The coffee machiane, in-unit washer&dryer and parcel locker are the best parts!
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The core apartments is a great place to live! The management is great. The only few thing is that it’s just a little expensive. It’s kinda far but close to campus and there is a bus stop outside of the facility.
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CORE Apartments are a wonderful place to live post graduation! You are still surrounded by similar aged people, but the apartment is quiet and homey. It is also a close commute to Iowa State University. A bus picks you up right outside of the apartment doors! Overall a great experience!
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This is my 4th year living at Core apartments. I have loved living here! The units are beautiful, great location, beautiful wooded setting, heated parking, nice exercise room, free coffee and friendly staff.
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This is a beautiful place! Always quiet, helpful staff, spacious units, and great amenities. If you are in search of an apartment definitely check out CORE!
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Nothing bad to say about the core! Was searching for an apartment late in the year and they were very kind and quick with getting us in! Amenities are great too and they are helpful with any questions we have!
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Very clean and well kept, friendly staff, has very nice amenities, appliances are new and no weird smells, there is a very nice power washer downstairs
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Great apartment for ISU students. Cyride bus stop right across the street. Study lounge on every floor. Residents are respectful and follow the noise policy.
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Core now has new management and it's so much better now. Jennie and Cody are the main staff here now and they are so helpful and nice! I definitely recommend living here.
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Thank you so much for recommending us! Our team is always happy to help!
I'm still waiting on a check for $2300 that I was promised 6 months ago. Does not communicate well, and she is untruthful. An expensive lesson for me.
the manager is rude and won’t refund your deposit. She will treat you with no respect and no honesty once you signed the lease.
There is no building up keep. Amenities are never available to be used or are broken. There is dog poop everywhere. The grass is dead all around the building. Staff are incredibly rude. They do not try to fix problems when they arise. The staff is well versed in sarcasm and snarky comments. The apartments are extremely expensive for not getting access to amenities.
They try overcharging on rent until you point it out. This is a monthly issue
Property Manager at CORE Apartments, Responded To This Review
Thank you for your feedback. As a new building and a growing company, we have had some bugs to work out with our software. We are always striving to get those taken care of just as soon as we become aware. As a guest who may be looking at this review, please understand that you would only be responsible to pay what is on your lease. We will always honor what is on your written lease. If there any issues with charges that are incorrectly posted on your ledger, please email manager@coreames.com.
Kelly and Brady are awesome! Best customer service. Thank you.
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Thank you Hiba for the nice review! I hope you have settled in to your new place!
CORE Apartments Photos
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Exterior
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Map Image of the Property
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Core Model 2 Bed
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Exterior
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Outdoor Hot Tub & Spa
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Sky Deck Lounge
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Fire Pit & Seating
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Exterior
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Sky Deck Lounge
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CORE Apartments has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,175/mo. to $1,775/mo.
You can take a virtual tour of CORE Apartments on Apartments.com.
CORE Apartments is in West Ames in the city of Ames. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.3 miles of the property. One park are within 2.9 miles, including Reiman Gardens.
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