Point at Ames
3306 Lincoln Way,
Ames, IA 50014
$600 - $855 | 2-4 Beds
Campustown
Ames, IA
Campustown - Ames, IA
Area Guide
This convenient Ames locale is perfect for students
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University
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Campustown is a compact neighborhood in Downtown Ames that’s quite literally across the street from Iowa State University. Campustown has developed around modern apartment complexes and long-standing businesses, making it perfect for students and other renters looking for a vibrant and relatively busy part of the city. Coffee shops and pizza places share the street with Thai food restaurants and a variety of bars. There’s a diverse range of apartments for rent both new and old as well as upscale and affordable. Proximity to U.S. Highway 30 makes it easy to commute around the rest of Ames.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Campustown is $836 for a studio, $938 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two bedrooms, and $1,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Campustown has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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263 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$836/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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506 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$938/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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859 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,129/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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996 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,298/month
Average Rent
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
79
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reiman Gardens
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.