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205 Beach


Ames, IA

1 - 4 Bed
•
1 - 3 Bath

0 - 1,700 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 1st
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,125
Size: N/A
1 Available
Managed By: First Property Management Of Ames, L.C.
1 Bed/ 1 Bath - Lofted
$1,125
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,440
1000 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: First Property Management Of Ames, L.C.
2 Bed/ 2 Bath
$1,440
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,025
1100 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: First Property Management Of Ames, L.C.
3 Bed/ 2 Bath
$2,025
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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4 Beds • 3 Bath
$2,875
1700 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: First Property Management Of Ames, L.C.
4 Plus Bedroom / 3 Bathroom -Lofted
$2,875
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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205 Beach
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205 Beach
Location ratings
Walk Score®
50
Car-Dependent
Bike Score®
80
Very Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Dishwasher
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Smoke-free Community
Meal Plan Available
Ceiling Fans
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit:

500 - 1100

Property details
Description

205 Beach Ave is walking distance to Iowa State University, in addition to Lied Rec Center, CY Stephens, Hilton Coliseum, and Jack Trice to catch the next Cyclone victory. CyRide stop located in front of the building. With a fantastic location, luxurious amenities, and terrific value, Sunset Beach Ames Apartments is your first choice for your home away from home.
Spacious floor plans featuring magnificent views of the Iowa State Center. The kitchen features a large pantry and countertop seating that opens to the living room. In-unit washer and dryer offer the convenience of doing laundry while relaxing or studying.
Assigned parking is included with rent, along with free heat, and 1 Gigabit internet.
This property is pet friendly for $50 a month, with no pet deposit required. Our pet policy allows for dogs and cats with a maximum size of 20 pounds by 20 inches. Other caged pets are not charged.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 33
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (515) 292-5020
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 205 Beach by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$51,800
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$72,900
per year
4 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$103,500
per year
Rent report

If you upsized to an average priced Ames 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 6% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Ames studio apartment, you would pay 14% less per month.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Ames Average
Studio $781 $2.00 $2,343
1BR $887 $1.30 $2,661
2BR $942 $1.10 $2,827
3BR $1,423 $1.20 $4,270
4BR $1,798 $1.10 $5,395

Availability in Ames

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 392 2BR units on the market in Ames. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
3% 25% 40% 23% 9%
Available Units in Ames
Studio 28
1BR 240
2BR 392
3BR 219
4BR 85
Location
Nearby College

Iowa State University

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Memorial Union 0.4 mi 8 min 3 min 1 min
Lied Recreation Athletic Center 0.5 mi 10 min 3 min 2 min
Jack Trice Stadium 0.8 mi 16 min 7 min 2 min
Parks Library 0.9 mi 18 min 6 min 4 min
Thielen Student Health Center 1.0 mi 19 min 6 min 3 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Thielen Student Health Center 0.79 mi.
Mary Greeley Medical Center 1.66 mi.
Story County Hospital North 9.6 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Ames Fire Department 1.57 mi.
Kelley Fire Department Westory Agency 5.11 mi.
Huxley Fire And Rescue 9.12 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 4 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
There are no units with move-in dates in the next 2 months. The next unit is available for move-in on August 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 1,000 to 1,700 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 205 Beach in Ames, IA. It's 1.7 miles west from the center of Ames.
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