South Ames

Ames, IA

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South Ames - Ames, IA

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Laidback living in South Ames

Rural • Relaxed • Agriculture • Community •

South Ames is a rural neighborhood in the city of Ames, Iowa. Most of South Ames is comprised of sprawling farmlands, but the northern section of town holds more developed areas. The northern border of South Ames is State Route 30, which attracts commercial and residential developments. The western border of town runs along Interstate 35, which intersects with State Route 30, so travel to other parts of the city is made easy. Renters looking for laidback living will be right at home in South Ames.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Ames is $795 for a studio, $985 for one bedroom, $1,239 for two bedrooms, and $1,715 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Ames has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 584 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $795/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 672 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $985/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,239/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,335 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,715/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Reiman Gardens
  • Center Grove Orchard

Military Bases

Airports

  • Des Moines International

Colleges

Top Apartments in South Ames

BrickTowne Ames Townhomes

BrickTowne Ames Townhomes

560 W Crystal Loop,
Ames, IA 50010

$2,500 - $2,600 | 3 Beds

The Social West Ames®

The Social West Ames®

1320 Coconino Rd,
Ames, IA 50014

$399 - $1,497 | 1-5 Beds

Oakwood

Oakwood

2101 Oakwood Rd,
Ames, IA 50014

$825 - $1,000 | 1-2 Beds

The Landing Ames

The Landing Ames

416 Billy Sunday Rd,
Ames, IA 50010

$445 - $615 | 2-5 Beds

Gateway

Gateway

1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr,
Ames, IA 50014

$780 - $1,350 | Studio - 4 Beds

Wessex Apartments

Wessex Apartments

3022 Wessex Dr,
Ames, IA 50014

$905 - $1,475 | 1-2 Beds

Brick Towne Ames

Brick Towne Ames

200 W Crystal St,
Ames, IA 50010

$1,025 - $1,375 | 1-2 Beds

Cardinal South Apartments

Cardinal South Apartments

2807 Bobcat Dr,
Ames, IA 50014

$975 | 1 Bed

Fountainview

Fountainview

1333 Mayfield Dr,
Ames, IA 50014

$925 - $1,585 | 1-3 Beds

Houses for Rent in South Ames

721 Meadow Pl

721 Meadow Pl,
Ames, IA 50010

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $1,400

3323 Harcourt Dr

3323 Harcourt Dr,
Ames, IA 50010

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $1,345

607 Meadow Pl

607 Meadow Pl,
Ames, IA 50010

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,300

228-232 Welch Ave

228-232 Welch Ave,
Ames, IA 50014

1-2 Beds | | $1,100 - $1,690

3316 West St

3316 West St,
Ames, IA 50014

6 Beds | 3 Baths | $2,600

1212 S 3rd St

1212 S 3rd St,
Ames, IA 50010

5 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,875

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