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Copper Beech

1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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  • Monthly Rent

    $660 - $1,280

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 4 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 4.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    503 - 650 sq ft

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    price $1,235
    square feet 650
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$800
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    square feet 612
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    price $800
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$815
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2 Beds 2 Baths 612 Sq Ft
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    price $815
    square feet 612
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3BR/3BA
$660
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3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
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  • Unit Private
    price $660
    square feet 613
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  • Unit Private
    price $660
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
3BR/3.5BA Townhome
$675
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3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
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  • Unit Private
    price $675
    square feet 613
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $675
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
3BR/3.5BA Townhome Upgraded
$685
Floor Plan Special
3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit Private
    price $685
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
4BR/4.5BA
$670
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4 Beds 4.5 Baths 503 Sq Ft
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  • Unit Private
    price $670
    square feet 503
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $670
    square feet 503
    availibility Aug 20
4BR/4.5BA Upgraded
$665
Floor Plan Special
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 503 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
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  • Unit Private
    price $665
    square feet 503
    availibility Aug 20
1BR/1BA
$1,235 / Person
Floor Plan Special
1 Bed 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $1,235
    square feet 650
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $1,235
    square feet 650
    availibility Aug 20
1BR/1BA Upgraded
$1,280
Floor Plan Special
1 Bed 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $1,280
    square feet 650
    availibility Aug 20
2BR/2.5BA
$800
Floor Plan Special
2 Beds 2 Baths 612 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $800
    square feet 612
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $800
    square feet 612
    availibility Aug 20
2BR/2.5BA Upgraded
$815
Floor Plan Special
2 Beds 2 Baths 612 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $815
    square feet 612
    availibility Aug 20
3BR/3BA
$660
Floor Plan Special
3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $660
    square feet 613
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $660
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
3BR/3.5BA Townhome
$675
Floor Plan Special
3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $675
    square feet 613
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $675
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
3BR/3.5BA Townhome Upgraded
$685
Floor Plan Special
3 Beds 3 Baths 613 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $685
    square feet 613
    availibility Aug 20
4BR/4.5BA
$670
Floor Plan Special
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 503 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $670
    square feet 503
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $670
    square feet 503
    availibility Aug 20
4BR/4.5BA Upgraded
$665
Floor Plan Special
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 503 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $665
    square feet 503
    availibility Aug 20
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $250
  • Dogs
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $300 - $300
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
    0 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Cats
    • One-Time Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $300 - $300
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
    0 lbs. Weight Limit

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Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • Built in 2014
  • 221 units/3 stories
  • Furnished Units Available

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About Copper Beech

Cooper Beech offers off campus student living in Ames, Iowa. Our 1, 2, 3, & 4-bedrom pet-friendly apartments and townhomes feature fully equipped kitchens, private bedrooms and bathroom, in-unit washer and dryers, and so much more. Our residents come home to luxury amenities, such as a 24-hour fitness center, resort style pool, resident lounge with bistro and so much more! Schedule a tour today!

Copper Beech is an apartment community located in Story County and the 50010 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • $25 Electric Allowance Included
  • 1 Mile From Jack Trice Stadium
  • 24 Hour emergency maintenance
  • 24 Hour Fitness Gym
  • Access to CyRidge
  • Award-winning management
  • Bistro featuring Starbucks Coffee
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Entry Level Guest Bath
  • Free Printing
  • Full Sized Pantry*
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Great Room
  • Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Shared Back Deck*
  • Study Lounge with Private Conference Rooms
  • Tanning Bed
  • Tavern Style Game Room with Billards
  • Wifi Included

Contact

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  • Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday, 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Lounge

Gameroom

  • Lounge
  • Tanning Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Gameroom

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Walk-In Closets

Furnished

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Deck
Location
1717 S Grand Ave, Ames,
IA 50010
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City - Ames

Located in central Iowa, Ames combines the energy of a college town with welcoming community spirit. As home to Iowa State University, this city of over 66,000 residents offers educational opportunities alongside comfortable living. The rental market reflects steady growth, with average rents ranging from $756 for studios to $1,792 for four-bedroom units. Campustown pulses with activity near the university, while the Downtown district features local shops and the Octagon Center for the Arts.

Outdoor recreation abounds at Brookside Park and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, where residents enjoy trails and natural wetlands. The city hosts significant research facilities, including the USDA National Animal Disease Center and the Ames Laboratory. The CyRide transit system connects major areas throughout the city, making commuting convenient for residents.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Ames Ames, IA
Studio $743 $770
1 Bedroom $816 $914
2 Bedrooms $907 $1,077
3 Bedrooms $1,075 $1,365
Amenities
  • Lounge
  • Tanning Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Gameroom
  • $25 Electric Allowance Included
  • 1 Mile From Jack Trice Stadium
  • 24 Hour emergency maintenance
  • 24 Hour Fitness Gym
  • Access to CyRidge
  • Award-winning management
  • Bistro featuring Starbucks Coffee
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Entry Level Guest Bath
  • Free Printing
  • Full Sized Pantry*
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Great Room
  • Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Shared Back Deck*
  • Study Lounge with Private Conference Rooms
  • Tanning Bed
  • Tavern Style Game Room with Billards
  • Wifi Included
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Iowa State University
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Boone
Drive: 21 min 15.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 34 min 26.3 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 37 min 31.0 mi
Copper Beech is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Iowa State University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Boone and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Gilbert Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Nearby
Meeker Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
351 Students
Nearby
Ames Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
Attendance Zone
Ames Christian School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
87 Students
Nearby
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
21 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Copper Beech is near Des Moines International, located 39.2 miles or 54 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 54 min 39.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Copper Beech.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Pine Tree Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Lincoln Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Main Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Copper Beech has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Reiman Gardens
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Copper Beech has a nearby park, Reiman Gardens , located 1.2 miles or 3 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Story County Hospital
Drive: 14 min 10.6 mi
Copper Beech is 2.3 miles from Mary Greeley Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Story County Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 44 min 33.0 mi
Copper Beech is 33.0 miles and a 44 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Copper Beech have in-unit laundry?

Copper Beech has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Copper Beech?

Select utilities are included in rent at Copper Beech, including water and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Copper Beech?

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Copper Beech has one to four-bedrooms with rent ranges from $660/mo. to $1,280/mo.

Is Copper Beech pet-friendly?

Yes, Copper Beech welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Copper Beech?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $660 for a three-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $26,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Copper Beech have move-in specials?

Copper Beech is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $660.

Does Copper Beech offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Copper Beech offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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