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Apartments in Ames

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$439 - 878
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The Madison
4912 Mortensen Road Ames, IA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$975
3821 Tiverton Ct
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$445
233 Sheldon
233 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$800 - 900
Beautiful Location With Lots Of Trees And Greenspace
3500 Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,015
1428 Walton
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$925
119 N. Hyland
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Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$2,500
Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome With First Month Free!
3304 University Blvd Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$740
312 Hayward
312 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,600
4536 Twain
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,195
Central Ames Single-family Home-available August 1st
102 S Maple Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,052 - 1,763
Windsor Pointe
3815 Tripp St Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$855
4731 Toronto St
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Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$980
1108 S 4th St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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29
$549 - 699
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The Grove
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1407 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$595 - 800
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Copper Beech
Deal
1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$350 - 2,036
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The Social West Ames®
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1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 21, 2026
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$1,050
2317 2319 Knapp St
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 2, 2026
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$765
1006 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$740
4112 Lincoln Swing
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,100
3414 Orion
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3414 Orion Dr Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$995 - 1,525
246 Hyland
246 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$445 - 615
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The Landing Ames
416 Billy Sunday Rd Ames, IA
2 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$655
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The Quarters Ames
601 S 17th St Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$995
225 Hyland
225 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,150
321 Stanton
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321 Stanton Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$695 - 790
Grandview Square Apartments
2505 Jensen Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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$700 - 1,300
West Towne
4720 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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$850
205 Wellons Dr
205 Wellons Drive Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$399 - 999
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The Social West Ames Station
1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 795
South Meadow
321 South 5th St Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?

Ames Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $760 $530 - $970
1BR $880 $680 - $1,340
2BR $1,020 $800 - $1,480
3BR $1,500 $860 - $2,500
4+BR $1,340 $550 - $2,630
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Ames, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 9,620 apartments available in Ames.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Ames is around $760 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ames is around $880 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ames is around $1,020 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Ames, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Ames, the average rent price is $1,020 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Ames, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Ames, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $30,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Ames Apartment

This central Iowa city is home to just under 60,000 people. The city was founded as a stop on the railway in 1864. Since it's founding, it has emerged as a city that is based around education and health care. The two largest employers in town are Iowa State University, and the Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Iowa State University is an important employer in the area, with more than 15,000 staff. The student population it brings in to town is also important, as local businesses and landlords rely on the student population to a large degree. Iowa State's more than 34,000 students are the sole reason that many of the businesses in Ames do as well as they do.

When to Search

The staff and students of Iowa State University make up the lion's share of the renting population in Ames. This means that they typically occupy the rental apartments between September and May of each year. Looking in the window between those months is your best chance to find a great apartment.

Staying in the Know

Ames landlords aren't afraid to be discriminating when it comes to renting out their suites. They want responsible tenants who are quiet and who will look after the apartment. Being punctual, dressing neatly and being professional and polite when meeting with a potential landlord can help get this impression across.

Life in Ames

Transportation

Ames' convenient and affordable Cyride system provides bus services across the city. You should be able to get almost anywhere on the system, and at only $1.25 for a one-way ride, the system is very affordable. Bicycle trails also run through the city, and many students bike to ISU rather than bussing or driving.

Where to play

If you like small, locally owned businesses, downtown Ames has stores and restaurants in historic buildings. Taking in a Cyclones game at the university is always fun. Ames has a bustling pizza scene, with places like Black Market, Jeff's Pizza and the Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company all worth a visit. Most of the bars are filled with college students, and Mickey's and Paddy's are two options sure to be filled with a college crowd on most nights.

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Ames:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2026 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2026 key findings and figures for the Ames rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Ames and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Ames average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Ames Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Ames experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

June Prices: Ames vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Ames and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Ames over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Ames suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Ames suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Ames suburbs.

June 2026 Pricing Trends: Ames vs. National Comparisons

Ames Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Ames over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Ames average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Ames one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Ames and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Ames and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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