* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Details
Lease Term Options
12 months
Property Information
Built in 2015
158 units / 6 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$45
Application Fee
$45
Due at Move-In
Admin Fee
$150
Covered
Garage
No Pets Allowed.
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.
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Property Highlights
Garage & Covered Parking
Lounge Room
Trash Chutes
Close to Campus
Secure Entrance
Community Computers & Printers
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Tanning
Package Lockers
Gym
Stainless-Steel Appliances
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dishwasher
Disposal
Furnished
Granite Countertops
Handrails
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Large Bedrooms
Microwave
Oven
Quartz Countertops
Range
Recreation Room
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Tile Floors
Trash Compactor
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Warming Drawer
Washer/Dryer
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Window Coverings
Community Features
24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Business Center
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Disposal Chutes
Elevator
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Gameroom
Garages
Hearing Impaired Accessible
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Key Fob Entry
Lounge
Maintenance on site
Multi Use Room
On-Site Retail
Online Services
Package Service
Private Bathroom
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Renters Insurance Program
Roommate Matching
Storage Space
Study Lounge
Tanning Salon
Utilities Included
Vision Impaired Accessible
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Eat & Drink
Groceries
Coffee
Banks
Shopping
Fitness
Points of Interest
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
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Moving to Campustown, Ames, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Foundry proximity to Ames Plaza, Main Street Station, and Lincoln Center. Ames Plaza is 1.3 miles away, and Main Street Station is within a 31 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Foundry are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 1.2 miles, including Reiman Gardens.
Airports
Living in Campustown provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 57 minutes from The Foundry.
The Foundry is a luxurious student living community located in Ames, IA, offering a prime location near Iowa State University. With easy access to transportation routes like the CyRide bus stop, it's easy to get anywhere you need to go. With space... ranging from 872 - 1,393 sq. ft. across a wide array of 2 and 4-bedroom floor plans, we're sure to have a place you can call home. Residents are sure to love the Starbucks coffee shop located on the main floor, gym, on-site tanning, study lounge, and more. The apartments come fully furnished and are equipped with an in-unit washer and dryer, a dishwasher, a secure entrance, and many other amenities. Contact our staff today to schedule a personalized tour!
The Foundry is a luxurious student living community located in Ames, IA, offering a prime location near Iowa State University. With easy access to transportation routes like the CyRide bus stop, it's easy to get anywhere you need to go. With space ranging from 872 - 1,393 sq. ft. across a wide array of 2 and 4-bedroom floor plans, we're sure to have a place you can call home. Residents are sure to love the Starbucks coffee shop located on the main floor, gym, on-site tanning, study lounge, and more. The apartments come fully furnished and are equipped with an in-unit washer and dryer, a dishwasher, a secure entrance, and many other amenities. Contact our staff today to schedule a personalized tour!
The Foundry is an apartment community in Ames, IA
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Property Address: 2300 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Rather dissappinted, the apartment was trashed when I moved in, didnt get the room I desired (was confirmed i would) to how the flood is being treated, whether it be unlucky or poor planning, I feel rather dissapointed
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4/8/26
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Nice place, nice people, staff is friendly. Location is great for commuting to classes and campus locations. Assigned roommates have been great and the units are spacious. ??
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4/7/26
Verified Renter
I LOVE living here! The staff is amazing and everyone is so nice. All of the amenities are so great, and it is also so nice being so close to campus!
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4/3/26
Verified Renter
I absolutely love it here! All the staff are so kind and helpful, they made the moving in process so easy! I definitely recommend living here
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2/19/26
Verified Renter
The apartments are nice and modern and up to date and the staff are nice and helpful. It’s right off of campus and a quick walk to the bars and nightlife. It is right off of a main street so it can be a bit noisy at rush hour.