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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Snow removal
  • On-site parking
  • Garage rental options
  • Prime campus location
  • Comfortable layouts

Location

230 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Management

West Street Lofts, LC

Leasing office

(515) 292-5050

Property Overview

230 Campus Ave offers strong overall value with an 8.5 Zumper expert rating, standout amenities, and a prime campus location. It also supports an active lifestyle with nearby restaurants, local event hubs, public spaces, outdoor areas, and practical features like snow removal, on-site parking, garage rental options, and comfortable layouts.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 230 Campus Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 230 Campus Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness center

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

2+ Bed/1.25 Bath (Den & Large)2 bed1.5 bath875 sqft$1,030 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy convenient Ames living at 230 Campus Avenue! This 2 bedroom, 1.25 bathroom apartment comes with an additional den space, offers comfortable layouts in a prime campus location, and is just minutes from Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and CyRide stops. This unit includes internet, garbage, snow removal, lawn care, and one parking space with rent. Additional parking space and garage rental options are available on-site. Tenants are responsible for electricity and water through the City of Ames and gas through Alliant Energy. Dogs and cats are allowed at this property. They require a one time fee of $250 and $50 pet rent per month. Pets MUST be approved by management before moving in. One pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures may not be of the exact unit but show the finishes the unit offers.)

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Amenities for 230 Campus Ave

Apartment Amenities

Den

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Garages OnsiteOutdoor Space

Services

Ames Fitness MembershipGarbage
Lawn CareSnow Removal

Neighborhood

Close To CampusOn Cy-Ride Route
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 230 Campus Ave

HomeApartments in Ames 230 Campus Ave

Enjoy convenient Ames living at 230 Campus Avenue! This 2 bedroom, 1.25 bathroom apartment comes with an additional den space, offers comfortable layouts in a prime campus location, and is just minutes from Iowa State University, shopping, dining, and CyRide stops. This unit includes internet, garbage, snow removal, lawn care, and one parking space with rent. Additional parking space and garage rental options are available on-site. Tenants are responsible for electricity and water through the City of Ames and gas through Alliant Energy. Dogs and cats are allowed at this property. They require a one time fee of $250 and $50 pet rent per month. Pets MUST be approved by management before moving in. One pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures may not be of the exact unit but show the finishes the unit offers.)


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 230 Campus Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 230 Campus Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 230 Campus Ave
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
230 Campus Ave stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
230 Campus Ave stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
230 Campus Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 230 Campus Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

230 Campus Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

Social life

  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 57 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 2 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 230 Campus Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.6 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

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Rent trends in Ames

2-bedroom apartments at 230 Campus Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ames.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$809
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$694

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,030.
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Schools near 230 Campus Ave

Sawyer Elementary School

4316 ontario st

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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Ames near 230 Campus Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 230 Campus Ave, Ames

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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