The Landing - Unclaimed

Somerset Village, Bloomington Heights, Oak-Riverside, Brookside and North Old Town span northern and eastern Ames, with residential streets shaped by the city’s central Iowa setting and four-season climate. Parks, neighborhood paths and nearby green spaces offer places to walk or enjoy the outdoors; check local listings for playgrounds and other amenities. Everyday shopping, cafés and restaurants are available around Ames, while downtown adds independent dining, arts and nightlife, and Iowa State University’s campus contributes notable architecture and cultural venues. The area’s history is closely tied to Ames’s growth as a railroad town and the university’s development. Walking and biking work well for local trips, while CyRide buses connect parts of Ames and driving provides access to routes across the city. For ZIP code 50010, the median rent is $1,295 per month, with a typical range of $605 to $3,000, based on 102 active listings.