Copper Beech at Ames — Understanding Your Total Cost

Understanding Your Total Cost

We believe in being upfront about pricing so you can make the best decision for your new home. The information below outlines required fees and common optional fees associated with residency at our community.

Some fees are required as part of your lease and are included in your total cost of living, while others are optional and depend on your personal selections and usage. Because every resident's needs and preferences are different, the total monthly cost will vary based on the options you choose.

The ranges shown are designed to give you a helpful estimate of potential costs. Your final pricing will depend on your specific apartment, lease terms, and selected services, all of which will be clearly outlined prior to lease execution.

For the most accurate and personalized breakdown, we recommend connecting with our leasing team or scheduling a tour. We'll walk through your options and provide a clear, complete cost summary based on what matters most to you.

Fee Type
Cost
Frequency
Required
Essentials
Utility – Annual Technology Fee $96.00 Per primary leaseholder / lease term Required
Utility – Common Area Electric Usage-based Per month Required
Utility – Common Area Water/Sewer Usage-based Per month Required
Utility – Electric Usage-based Per month Required
Utility – Water/Sewer Usage-based Per month Required
Renters Liability Insurance – Third Party Varies Per primary leaseholder / month Required
Move-In Basics
Administrative Fee $250.00 Per primary leaseholder / once Required
Application Fee $60.00 Per applicant / once Required
Personalized Add-Ons
Credit Builder $9.00 Per leaseholder / month Required
Pet Fee $300.00 Per pet / once Optional
Pet Rent $30.00 Per pet / month Optional
Renters Liability/Content – ProPerty Program $16.00 Per month Optional
Situational Fees
Bedroom Key – Replacement $25.00 Per occurrence Situational
Cigarette Littering Fine $100.00 Per occurrence Situational
Early Move-In Fee $250.00 Per occurrence Situational
Eviction Filing Fee $95.00 Per occurrence Situational
Fob – Replacement $50.00 Per occurrence Situational
Illegal Guest/Occupant Fine One month's rent Per occurrence Situational
Late Fee $60.00 Per occurrence Situational
Lease Violation Varies Per occurrence Situational
Legal Fees Varies Per occurrence Situational
Lock-out Fee (non-business hours) $50.00 Per occurrence Situational
Mailbox Key – Replacement $25.00 Per occurrence Situational
Move-out Cleaning Services $25 – $500 Per occurrence Situational
Noise Violation $100.00 Per occurrence Situational
Parking Sticker – Replacement $300.00 Per occurrence Situational
Payment Services – Third Party Varies Per occurrence Situational
Pet Waste Pick-up Fine $100.00 Per occurrence Situational
Reassignment Fee 85% of rent Per occurrence Situational
Reletting Fee 100% of rent Per occurrence Situational
Returned Payment Fee (NSF) $30.00 Per occurrence Situational
Smoking Fine $100.00 Per occurrence Situational
Trash Removal Fine Varies Per occurrence / bag Situational
Unit or Bedroom Transfer Fee $350.00 Per occurrence Situational
Un-Leashed Pet Fee Fine $50.00 Per occurrence Situational
Using an Authorized Bedroom Fine 100% of rent Per occurrence Situational
Un-Registered Pet Fine $100 initial + $10/daily Per occurrence Situational

All pricing information presented herein is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer or agreement. Base rent, required fees, and optional charges may vary based on unit selection, lease terms, and resident-specific choices.

Required fees are disclosed in this summary; however, total monthly costs will vary depending on optional services selected by the resident.

All rates, fees, and charges are subject to change prior to lease execution and in accordance with applicable law.