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Are you looking for some extra room? Storage Rentals of America in Ames, conveniently located near Y Avenue and 230th Street, offers a variety of unit sizes to suit your specific needs. Whether you need space for household items, business inventory, or outdoor equipment like RVs, boats, or autos, we've got you covered! With ground-floor units featuring drive-up access for added convenience, our well-lit driveways make maneuvering your belongings a breeze.
Our facility is equipped with top-notch features to simplify your storage experience. Benefit from month-to-month rentals and online bill payment, allowing you to rent for as long as you need without any hidden fees. Rest assured, your belongings are safe and secure with our digital surveillance and fully fenced premises. Our storage experts can assist you with any questions or concerns, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Please don't settle for less when it comes to self-storage. Choose Storage Rentals of America near Iowa State University for quick and convenient access to your belongings. Our facility offers easy access to major roads like Lincoln Highway, making it easy to swing by whenever it suits your schedule. Our vast features and amenities make storing with us quick, easy, and convenient. Experience the Storage Rentals of America way of storage today.
Looking for a different storage unit? Try one of our nearby storage facilities.
All units require a disc or cylinder lock; visit our office to confirm which one is right for your unit.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, Moving is an exciting and fresh start. While we are here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Ames.
Home to Iowa State University, Ames has a dynamic and diverse population of over 60,000 residents. What started off in 1864 as just another rural stop has transformed into Ames—a place where cutting-edge ideas meet down-to-earth friendliness.
It’s a place where beautiful parks are your backyard; buzzing streets filled with music, food, and art are your playground; opportunities to learn and grow at every corner—all tied together by the welcoming spirit of the heartland.
Here are some suggestions for places to enjoy in this dynamic community.
The local economy depends on education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is terrific and much lower than the national average. The median household income is $54,339 annually. That amount is about $13,700 lower than the American average of $69,021.
Economic growth is as fast as the rest of the country. Ames's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 34%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.
The industries offering the most jobs are educational services (30.7%), accommodation & food services (8.2%), healthcare (6.4%), professional, scientific, and technical services (6.0%), public administration (4.6%), construction (4.2%), and food & beverage stores (3.4%).
Ames has areas filled with luxury homes on large lots with well-manicured, mature landscaping. Here are the top four neighborhoods with very expensive houses.
For those on a budget, try the rural area of Bloomington/Shipley, with a median price of $333,887.
The Ames Community School District manages the public schools. The district spends an enormous amount of $25,974 on each student annually. The student-to-teacher ratio is unbeatable at 14 to one.
There are two private schools in Ames. They are Ames Christian School (K to 6th) and St. Cecilia Continuation School (PK to 5th).
Iowa State University is in town, and there are 29 other colleges and universities within 100 miles. The schools nearby are in Des Moines, about a half-hour’s drive. They include Grand View University (private, four-year), Des Moines Area Community College (public, two-year), and Drake University (private, four-year).
The City of Ames has an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the City Council. More information about the community is found on the official website.
Ames Parks & Recreation manages the public parks and recreation areas. There are adult recreation & sports leagues, youth programs, senior activities, aquatics, fitness classes, and community gardens. Enjoy golf, drinks, and food at the Homewood Golf Course and Clubhouse.
The median home price in Ames is $378,700, trending up by 2.5% year-over-year. It’s a seller’s market with fewer homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers. Housing costs are 11% higher than the national average. The cost of living in Ames is 13% higher than other cities in Iowa and 3% higher when compared to the national average.