Skip to main content

$1,250-$1,500/mo

(62)

West Ridge Apartments

West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014

3-4 beds 2 baths 1,160 sqft

All about this rental
Find your home at West Ridge today. These apartments offer spacious 3 and 4 bedroom living options that are sure to fit your living needs.

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Floors:
3
ZIP code:
50014
Built:
2003
Status:
Active
Apartments in the community:
56
Buildings in the community:
1
Last checked:
1 hour ago

Find your perfect layout

Perks of living here

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Fitness Membership

In-house comforts

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Free Parking
  • Heating
  • Lawn Care
  • Snow Removal
  • Washer and Dryer In-Unit
  • Wifi

Ready to see it in person?

Fees & policies

General fees

Security deposit:
$800
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy

Pets allowed.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info
Steinbeck, LC
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

Know your way around

53
Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
N/A
No data
Transit Score®
64
Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Ames's city center
    12 min
    25 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

See what’s nearby

LilyPad Learning Center
Childcare • 2.74 mi
NR
ChildServe Childcare Center
Childcare • 5.12 mi
NR
Eagle's Loft Early Learning Center
Childcare • 5.69 mi
NR
The Whistle Stop Academy
Childcare • 9.34 mi
NR
St Cecilia Elementary School
Private • PK-5 • 174 students • 3.71 mi
NR
Northwood Pre-School
Public • PK, K • 254 students • 4.15 mi
NR
United Community North
Public • PK, K-1 • 167 students • 4.87 mi
NR
United Community South
Public • PK, K-6 • 361 students • 4.87 mi
1/10
Gilbert Elementary School
Public • PK, K-2 • 410 students • 6.62 mi
NR
West Elementary School
Public • PK, K-2 • 472 students • 8.95 mi
NR
Edwards Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 450 students • 0.27 mi
3/10
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 367 students • 1.48 mi
4/10
Ames Christian School
Private • K-6 • 38 students • 3.00 mi
NR
Fellows Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 528 students • 3.49 mi
7/10
St Cecilia Elementary School
Private • PK-5 • 174 students • 3.71 mi
NR
Meeker Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 351 students • 3.95 mi
6/10
Northwood Pre-School
Public • PK, K • 254 students • 4.15 mi
NR
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private • 4-11 • 21 students • 4.34 mi
NR
Ames Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1002 students • 0.53 mi
4/10
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private • 4-11 • 21 students • 4.34 mi
NR
Gilbert Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 409 students • 7.00 mi
9/10
Ballard Community Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 432 students • 8.86 mi
8/10
Boone Middle School
Public • 5-8 • 582 students • 9.90 mi
3/10
Ames High School
Public • 9-12 • 1403 students • 3.20 mi
7/10
Maranatha Christian Academy
Private • 4-11 • 21 students • 4.34 mi
NR
Gilbert High School
Public • 9-12 • 537 students • 6.67 mi
9/10
Ballard Community Senior High School
Public • 9-12 • 545 students • 8.44 mi
5/10
Iowa State University
College • 2.01 mi
NR
Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Campus
College • 2.44 mi
NR
Dickenson Avenue at Mortensen Road
Bus
0.03 mi
Mortensen Road at Poe Avenue Westbound
Bus
0.06 mi
Dickenson Avenue at Steinbeck Street
Bus
0.09 mi
Mortensen Road at Poe Avenue Eastbound
Bus
0.09 mi
Steinbeck Street at South Dakota Avenue
Bus
0.18 mi
South Dakota Avenue at Steinbeck Street Southbound
Bus
0.20 mi
Mortensen Road at Miller Avenue Eastbound
Bus
0.23 mi
Mortensen Road at Miller Avenue Westbound
Bus
0.28 mi
Ames Municipal Airport
Airport
3.32 mi
Boone Municipal Airport
Airport
8.91 mi
Dickenson Avenue at Mortensen Road
Bus
0.03 mi
Mortensen Road at Poe Avenue Westbound
Bus
0.06 mi
Dickenson Avenue at Steinbeck Street
Bus
0.09 mi
Mortensen Road at Poe Avenue Eastbound
Bus
0.09 mi
Steinbeck Street at South Dakota Avenue
Bus
0.18 mi
South Dakota Avenue at Steinbeck Street Southbound
Bus
0.20 mi
Mortensen Road at Miller Avenue Eastbound
Bus
0.23 mi
Mortensen Road at Miller Avenue Westbound
Bus
0.28 mi
Quartz Ave
Train
9.17 mi
Kingpin Pizza
Restaurant
0.16 mi
Jimmy John's
Food
0.17 mi
Joe's Pizza
Restaurant
0.19 mi
West Towne Pub
Drinks
0.20 mi
Daytime Diner
Restaurant
0.81 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.87 mi
Subway
Food
0.91 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.99 mi
West Towne Pub
Drinks
0.20 mi
Big Wigs Bar
Drinks
1.13 mi
Mother's Pub
Drinks
1.53 mi
Thumbs
Drinks
1.56 mi
Outlaws
Drinks
1.68 mi
The Blue Owl Bar
Drinks
1.71 mi
Welch Ave. Station
Drinks
1.72 mi
Chicha Shack
Drinks
1.74 mi
Jimmy John's
Food
0.17 mi
Subway
Food
0.91 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.99 mi
Papa John's
Food
1.16 mi
Which Wich?
Food
1.55 mi
West Street Deli
Food
1.57 mi
Dunkin'
Food
1.59 mi
Domino's
Food
1.69 mi
Kingpin Pizza
Restaurant
0.16 mi
Joe's Pizza
Restaurant
0.19 mi
Daytime Diner
Restaurant
0.81 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.87 mi
Szechuan House
Restaurant
1.04 mi
May House
Restaurant
1.10 mi
1+1 Restaurant & Tea
Restaurant
1.56 mi
Big Açaí Bowls
Restaurant
1.57 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.66 mi
JAX Ames Outdoor Gear
Shopping
0.72 mi
KD Game Room Supply
Shopping
0.72 mi
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Grocery store
0.83 mi
Ames Asian Market West
Grocery store
0.83 mi
Hy-Vee
Grocery store
0.86 mi
Goodwill
Shopping
0.90 mi
Fareway
Grocery store
0.95 mi
Kum & Go
Grocery store
0.66 mi
Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh
Grocery store
0.83 mi
Ames Asian Market West
Grocery store
0.83 mi
Hy-Vee
Grocery store
0.86 mi
Fareway
Grocery store
0.95 mi
Uni Mart
Grocery store
1.15 mi
Pammel Grocery
Grocery store
1.21 mi
South Side Eats
Grocery store
1.63 mi
JAX Ames Outdoor Gear
Shopping
0.72 mi
KD Game Room Supply
Shopping
0.72 mi
Goodwill
Shopping
0.90 mi
Alpha Copies & Print Center
Shopping
1.02 mi
Neighborhood Liquor Mart
Shopping
1.07 mi
Dollar General
Shopping
1.11 mi
AJ's Liquor
Shopping
1.71 mi
Dogtown University
Shopping
1.72 mi
Jensen Property Managment
Other
0.02 mi
Sleep Inn & Suites
Hotel
0.09 mi
Sleep Inn
Hotel
0.10 mi
Kum & Go
Automotive
0.15 mi
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
0.17 mi
Vision Bank
Public service
0.17 mi
Ames Animal Hospital
Pet care
0.18 mi
Westside Church of Christ
Place of worship
0.66 mi
Kum & Go
Automotive
0.15 mi
Kum & Go
Automotive
0.68 mi
ChargePoint
Automotive
0.86 mi
Varsity Carwash
Automotive
0.97 mi
Campus Garage
Automotive
1.55 mi
Lot 61G
Automotive
1.58 mi
Trinity Christian Reformed Church Parking
Automotive
1.58 mi
Lot 60
Automotive
1.58 mi
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Healthcare
0.86 mi
McFarland Clinic West Ames Office
Healthcare
0.94 mi
West Ames Eye Center
Healthcare
0.95 mi
Primary Health Care - Ames Medical & Dental
Healthcare
1.05 mi
Planned Parenthood - Ames Health Center
Healthcare
1.67 mi
Thielen Student Health Center
Healthcare
1.70 mi
Green Hills Retirement Community
Healthcare
2.02 mi
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Healthcare
3.26 mi
Sleep Inn & Suites
Hotel
0.09 mi
Sleep Inn
Hotel
0.10 mi
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
0.17 mi
Iowa House
Hotel
1.59 mi
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel
2.17 mi
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
Hotel
2.31 mi
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Hotel
2.41 mi
Comfort Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Hotel
3.30 mi
Jensen Property Managment
Other
0.02 mi
H&R Block
Other
0.82 mi
State Farm Insurance
Other
1.06 mi
American Family Insurance
Other
1.07 mi
Total Property Management
Other
1.08 mi
Dero
Other
1.57 mi
West End Living Campus Center
Other
1.71 mi
Dero
Other
3.22 mi
Nikki Nails
Personal care
0.90 mi
Massage Reflexology
Personal care
1.18 mi
Troy's Barber Shop
Personal care
1.60 mi
Finesse Spa Salon Campustown
Personal care
1.70 mi
Leedz Salon
Personal care
1.72 mi
All Cuts Barber Shop
Personal care
1.73 mi
University Barbers
Personal care
1.74 mi
Campus Cuts
Personal care
1.76 mi
Ames Animal Hospital
Pet care
0.18 mi
PetSmart
Pet care
3.51 mi
Serenity Pet Spa
Pet care
3.60 mi
Treats on a Leash
Pet care
3.66 mi
Pepper's Pawfection
Pet care
3.68 mi
Pet Medical Center of Ames
Pet care
3.73 mi
All Pets Animal Hospital
Pet care
3.78 mi
Petco
Pet care
3.79 mi
Westside Church of Christ
Place of worship
0.66 mi
Chinese Evangelical Free Church
Place of worship
0.72 mi
Lutheran Church of Hope Ames
Place of worship
1.17 mi
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Place of worship
1.23 mi
Community of Christ Church
Place of worship
1.28 mi
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
Place of worship
1.56 mi
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
1.63 mi
Collegiate United Methodist Church
Place of worship
1.65 mi
Vision Bank
Public service
0.17 mi
Wells Fargo
Public service
0.86 mi
Iowa Department of Transportation
Public service
0.91 mi
First National Bank
Public service
1.13 mi
The UPS Store
Public service
1.16 mi
U.S. Bank
Public service
1.71 mi
Ames Fire Department Station 2
Public service
1.77 mi
Ames Parks & Recreation Administration Office
Public service
1.78 mi
Perfect Games
Sports
0.17 mi
Tennis Court
Sports
0.40 mi
Basketball Court
Sports
0.41 mi
Basketball Court
Sports
0.62 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
0.99 mi
Anytime Fitness
Sports
1.04 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
1.12 mi
The Point at Ames
Entertainment
1.23 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
0.99 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
1.12 mi
The Point at Ames
Entertainment
1.23 mi
Lighthouse Campus Fellowship
Entertainment
1.58 mi
Parks Library
Entertainment
2.01 mi
Farm House Museum
Entertainment
2.19 mi
Lush Auditorium
Entertainment
2.25 mi
Stephens Auditorium
Entertainment
2.32 mi
Perfect Games
Sports
0.17 mi
Tennis Court
Sports
0.40 mi
Basketball Court
Sports
0.41 mi
Basketball Court
Sports
0.62 mi
Anytime Fitness
Sports
1.04 mi
Iowa State University Cross Country Course
Sports
1.36 mi
Southwest Recreation Complex
Sports
1.48 mi
Cap Timm Field
Sports
1.52 mi

Average utility cost in Iowa

In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

Electricity grafic icon
Electricity
$103
Gas grafic icon
Gas
$72
Water grafic icon
Water
$29
Sewer grafic icon
Sewer
$47
Cable grafic icon
Cable
$64
Internet grafic icon
Internet
$49

Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
3.8 (62 reviews)

Reviews summary

Reviews for West End Living at West Ridge Apartments show a generally positive sentiment among residents, with some praising the quiet and safe environment, helpful and friendly staff, and prompt maintenance service. The location is appreciated for its proximity to public transportation, making it convenient for university students. Neighbors tend to be friendly, contributing to a welcoming community atmosphere. The property is noted to be pet-friendly with no extra charges, which appeals to pet owners. However, there are recurring concerns about noise from neighboring units, particularly in buildings with many college students. Some residents have experienced maintenance issues upon moving in, with varying response times for non-emergency repairs. Parking availability fluctuates; while some find it ample and free, others report difficulties in finding a space during peak times. Additionally, cleanliness of the surrounding areas has been mentioned as a concern by a few residents. Despite these issues, the combination of amenities like free parking and access to fitness facilities continues to make West Ridge Apartments an attractive choice for a range of renters, particularly college students.
This summary was generated by AI, based on insights from user-submitted reviews. Point2Homes is not responsible for the original content of the reviews. Please read full reviews for more detailed insights.

Still looking? Here's more!

FAQs about West Ridge Apartments

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for West Ridge Apartments were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

West Ridge Apartments offers the following floor plan options: three-plus-bedroom.

Is West Ridge Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at West Ridge Apartments.
Here are the details:
Pets allowed.

What are popular apartment communities in ?

How far is West Ridge Apartments from the city center?

West Ridge Apartments is approximately 12 minutes away by car from the city center.

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.

What childcare centers are close by?

Nearby childcare centers include LilyPad Learning Center, ChildServe Childcare Center, Eagle's Loft Early Learning Center.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include Edwards Elementary School, Ames Middle School, Abbie Sawyer Elementary School.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Iowa State University, Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Campus.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in West Ridge Apartments are at:
  • $1,250-$1,500 for three-plus-bedroom units

How does this rent compare with rents in Ames?

Rent in Ames averages at $1,401, compared to prices of $1,250-$1,500 /mo at West Ridge Apartments.

Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?

Here are some apartment communities near West Ridge Apartments, Ames, IA, 50014 with similar rents: Westport Apartments, Brick Towne Ames Townhomes, The Ridge at Fountainview Apartments, Brick Towne Ames.

Does the rent at West Ridge Apartments include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at West Ridge Apartments. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to West Ridge Apartments or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for West Ridge Apartments above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.

Cast a wider net