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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free parking
  • In-unit laundry
  • Modern living
  • Grilling areas
  • Expansive windows
  • Dog park

Location

3206 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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Management

Hunziker Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 233-4440

Property Overview

3206 University Blvd offers strong amenities and convenience, with a 7/10 expert rating, 9/10 for both amenities and location, and a 7/10 trustworthiness score. Notable features include free parking, in-unit laundry, modern living spaces, grilling areas, expansive windows, and a dog park, while its value per square foot ranks in the 100th percentile and it is rated great for work from home and pet friendliness.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath694 sqft$1,330 /mo1 unit available3D Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=A6wn6F8Ft7j *this is a tour of a unit with a similar floor plan Discover modern living at Discovery Point—where comfort, convenience, and elevated design come together. Situated within the Iowa State University Research Park, Discovery Point offers a modern-meets-urban living experience with thoughtfully designed apartments and townhomes featuring premium finishes, expansive windows, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. Residents enjoy free parking, a private garage, along with pickleball courts, a dog park, and grilling areas, arriving soon. These units are pet-friendly for both cats and dogs, with pet fees applied.

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Amenities for 3206 University Blvd

Apartment Amenities

FireplaceGarage Included
Premium FinishesPrivate Entrance
Trash

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage ParkingOutdoor Space

Services

Lawn CareSnow Removal

Neighborhood

Close to CyRideClose To I-35
Trail Access
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units8

About 3206 University Blvd

HomeApartments in Ames 3206 University Blvd

3D Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=A6wn6F8Ft7j *this is a tour of a unit with a similar floor plan Discover modern living at Discovery Point—where comfort, convenience, and elevated design come together. Situated within the Iowa State University Research Park, Discovery Point offers a modern-meets-urban living experience with thoughtfully designed apartments and townhomes featuring premium finishes, expansive windows, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. Residents enjoy free parking, a private garage, along with pickleball courts, a dog park, and grilling areas, arriving soon. These units are pet-friendly for both cats and dogs, with pet fees applied.


3206 University Blvd is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 3206 University Blvd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2.0 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 214 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Fireplace
In-unit features

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3.2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Ames

1-bedroom apartments at 3206 University Blvd cost about 40% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ames.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$810
December 2024$792
January 2025$794
February 2025$746
March 2025$666
April 2025$660
May 2025$689
June 2025$765
July 2025$672
August 2025$630
September 2025$687
October 2025$723
November 2025$751
December 2025$761
January 2026$754
February 2026$750
March 2026$728
April 2026$715
May 2026$793
June 2026$727
July 2026$689
August 2026$724
September 2026$694
October 2026$699
November 2026$730

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,330.
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Schools near 3206 University Blvd

Mitchell Elementary School

3521 jewel dr

ames, IA, 50010

K-5Public
B+

Northwood Preschool

3012 duff ave

ames, IA, 50010

PK, KPublic
B+

Madrid Elementary Preschool

201 n main st

madrid, IA, 50156

PKPublic
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Getting around Ames near 3206 University Blvd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3206 University Blvd, Ames

Groceries

4/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a short drive

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