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Monthly Rent
$479 - $2,076
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Bedrooms
1 - 5 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 4 ba
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Square Feet
612 - 1,818 sq ft
The Social West Ames® is located just west of the Iowa State University campus, providing you with the opportunity to walk, bike, or CyRide to campus with ease. We offer three different buildings that cater to your needs - options for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom floor plans - including both apartment and townhome style with modern interiors including stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, updated cabinetry and countertops, and in-unit washers/dryers. Residents are invited to relax in our renovated clubhouse, lounge by our two sparkling pools, work out in our fully equipped fitness center, and learn in our private study and conference rooms. The Social West Ames® is both the affordable and right choice for students in Ames!
Highlights
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Basketball Court
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Dog Park
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
- Business Center
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $619square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $619square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $1,238square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679 /Personsquare feet 1,016availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679square feet 1,016availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679 /Personsquare feet 1,016availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $539square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $629square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $589square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $609square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $639square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $639square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Room, 2 Spacesprice $619square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Room, 2 Spacesprice $619square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,150availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,150availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,150availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,430availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509 /Personsquare feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $559square feet 1,500availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,450availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519 /Personsquare feet 1,372availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $539square feet 1,450availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,364availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,364availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,818availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,818availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,818availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $999square feet 660availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 612availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Now
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Unit Full Privateprice $1,029square feet 660availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 860availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $619square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $619square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $1,238square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 980availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Full 2 Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $629square feet 860availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 980availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $639square feet 800availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679 /Personsquare feet 1,016availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679square feet 1,016availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $679 /Personsquare feet 1,016availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $539square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,370availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $569square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $629square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $569square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Full 3 Bedroomprice $589square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,370availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $609square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $599square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $639square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $609square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $639square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit Private Room, 2 Spacesprice $619square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Room, 2 Spacesprice $619square feet 1,230availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $659square feet 1,372availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,150availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,150availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,150availibility Aug 21
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $479square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $479 /Personsquare feet 1,430availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509 /Personsquare feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $559square feet 1,500availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,500availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Full 4 Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519square feet 1,430availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $509square feet 1,450availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $519 /Personsquare feet 1,372availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $539square feet 1,450availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,364availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,364availibility Aug 21
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,818availibility Now
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Unit Private Bedroomprice $549square feet 1,818availibility Now
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Unit Private Master Bedroomprice $579square feet 1,818availibility Now
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.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$0
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$200 - $200
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
100 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Breed Restrictions: Pit Bull Terrier, StaffordshireTerrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Presa Canarios, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, Mastiff, Chow ChowRead More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$200 - $200
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
45 lbs. Weight LimitComments -
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Covered
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Storage Unit
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Storage DepositCharged per rentable item.$0
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Storage RentCharged per rentable item.$50 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Internet
Lease Options
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6 - 18 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1996
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484 units/3 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Social West Ames®
The Social West Ames® is located just west of the Iowa State University campus, providing you with the opportunity to walk, bike, or CyRide to campus with ease. We offer three different buildings that cater to your needs - options for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom floor plans - including both apartment and townhome style with modern interiors including stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, updated cabinetry and countertops, and in-unit washers/dryers. Residents are invited to relax in our renovated clubhouse, lounge by our two sparkling pools, work out in our fully equipped fitness center, and learn in our private study and conference rooms. The Social West Ames® is both the affordable and right choice for students in Ames!
The Social West Ames® is an apartment community located in Story County and the 50014 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Ames Community attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Two Bark Parks
- 24-Hour Availability
- Internet Access: High Speed
- DisabilityAccess
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Courtyard
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Recreation Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Patio
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.
Learn more about living in AmesCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Ames | Ames, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724 | $760 |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 | $906 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 | $1,069 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 | $1,369 |
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Walk-Up
- Courtyard
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Two Bark Parks
- 24-Hour Availability
- Internet Access: High Speed
- DisabilityAccess
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Recreation Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Window Coverings
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 7pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 39 min | 29.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 34.4 mi |
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While The Social West Ames® does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
The Social West Ames® includes internet in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Parking is available at The Social West Ames®. Contact this property for details.
The Social West Ames® has one to five-bedrooms with rent ranges from $479/mo. to $2,076/mo.
Yes, The Social West Ames® welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
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 $479 for a four-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $19,160 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
The Social West Ames® is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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