Find 25 loft condos for rent in Ames, IA. Loft condos are characterized by their high ceilings, large windows, and often exposed brick walls or wooden beams. These condos typically have few walls, like a studio. Traditional lofts (or hard lofts) are located in renovated warehouses, the reason for their industrial feel. Due to the scarcity of historic warehouses, an available loft condo may be hard to come by. However, for those that want high ceilings, open spaces, and exposed brick, soft lofts are built out of modern buildings to mimic that same aesthetic.