Where Should I Live in Ames?
Sydney Fink • December 1, 2020
Renewals have started, and it is time to start thinking about where you want to live next year. With over 1,100 units all over Ames we have something for everyone, and we would love to help you find your next home!
Near Iowa State
If you are a student, living as close as possible to campus might be the best option for you! We have hundreds of units within a block of campus, and we have units ranging from studio apartments to 3 bedroom townhome styles! Included in the rent is heat, water, gas, cable or DirecTV, Internet, water, sewer, trash, snow removal, and lawn care. Tenants can expect to get around 100 mbps of internet speed with the ability to upgrade! Check out our apartments within a block of campus HERE!
If being directly on campus isn’t something you need, check out our Country Club Apartments! Country Club is within walking distance of the Ice Arena and Jack Trice Stadium! The 1 – 2 bedroom units offer free reserved parking, wall A/C, a dishwasher, and coin-operated laundry in the secured entrance building. The landlord pays for gas (heat), water/sewer, basic cable, and upgraded Internet (100 mbps). Undergrad students are welcome, and cats are allowed with applicable pet fees! Check out availability HERE!
Whether you’re a student looking for easy access to campus or not, our College Creek Apartments located in West Ames are a great choice for you! 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 plenty of parking and coin-operated laundry in each building. Units come with central A/C. The landlord pays for gas (heat), water/sewer, basic cable, and internet. Undergrad students are welcome, and cats are allowed with applicable pet fees! Check out availability HERE!
North Ames
Living in North Ames means you get the best of all worlds! If you are looking for easy Cyride access or apartments in a beautiful residential area, our Somerset apartments are perfect for you! They are located just around the corner from several local Ames favorites including The Cafe, El Azteca, and +39. They are also 8 minutes from campus and close to multiple CyRide stops. The landlord provides gas (heat), water/sewer, basic cable, and upgraded Internet (100 mbps). Tenants are responsible for electricity only. Buildings have secured entrances, and units come with central A/C, a dishwasher, a microwave, and often a garage! Tenants also have access to the Somerset Pool & Clubhouse. Undergrads are welcome! Pets are allowed in certain buildings with applicable pet fees! Find your North Ames Apartment HERE!
If luxury apartments are more your style, Grayhawk is the community for you! These luxury units feature high speed internet, secure entrances, a washer/dryer, DirecTV, and an assigned stall in an attached parking garage included in rent. Grayhawk Apartments offer access to a storm shelter, clubhouse, and a 24 hour fitness room. It is conveniently located next to a grocery store, medical center, gas station & car wash, and is just minutes from the restaurants and businesses in Somerset! No single undergraduates are allowed at this time. Check out our vacancies HERE!
If you are interested in North Ames Apartments, but Somerset or Grayhawk doesn’t sound quite right, Tiverton Court might be the perfect place for you to call home! The apartments are within walking distance to Fareway, and have easy access to all of the Somerset businesses. If you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood that’s near Iowa State Campus, the Tiverton Apartments may be right for you! Check out availability HERE!
West Ames
West Ames is one of the most alive areas Ames has to offer! There are diverse and exciting choices for restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, fitness centers, and more! Living in West Ames means easy access to Campus, Highway 30, and Lincoln Way so you can always be involved in the community. From studio to luxurious apartments, West Ames has it all! Check out our past blog HERE
to learn more about all of our West Ames Apartments.
Here at Hunziker Property Management, we are excited to celebrate another holiday season with you! We hope you enjoy the time spent with family and friends over the coming weeks, and that you make some wonderful memories. Enjoy your celebrations, and just remember if you need anything, your property management team is here to help!
Looking for a place to spend time with loved ones?
Call your Hunziker Team at (515) 233-4440 and ask about our available options! Here at Hunziker Property Management, we offer over 1,100 units all around Ames! We offer 1-4 bedroom housing for students, professionals, pet or non-pet friendly, and more! With locations in West, South, East, and North Ames, and apartments ranging from efficiency to luxury style, no matter what type of apartment you are looking for, We’ve Got You Covered!
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