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Iowa State Apartments

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3D Tour
$915 - 970
119 N. Hyland
2.7
Ames, IA
1 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$445
233 Sheldon
233 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
227 Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
225-227 Sheldon Ave
225 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,530 - 1,590
221 Sheldon
221 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$500 - 2,680
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$300
143 N Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$775
Comfortable Old Home Converted Into Apartments
139 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,530
2717 West St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$865 - 1,530
244 Hyland
244 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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20
$975
218 Hyland
218 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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22
$800 - 1,525
246 Hyland
246 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,150 - 1,305
Chamberlain Lofts
2519 Chamberlain St Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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30
$1,560 - 2,340
258 N. Hyland
258 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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27
$900 - 1,455
225 Hyland
225 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$865 - 1,530
245 Hyland
245 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$650
West Street Lofts
2811 West St Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,690
232 Welch
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,030
230 Campus Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$810
Welcome To 216 Campus
216 Campus Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$775
210 Campus Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$970
Great Location & Recently Remodeled
136 Campus Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$950 - 1,150
321 Stanton
Deal
321 Stanton Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
5 Bedroom Home In Campus Area - Available August 1st
147 Campus Ave Ames, IA
5 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$795
2317 2319 Knapp St
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
2407 Knapp Street, Unit 2407
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$990
2407 Knapp St Unit 2401
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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16
$825
141 Campus
141 Campus Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
0.5 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,390
210 S. Hyland
Ames, IA
2 BR | Oct. 11, 2027
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,250 - 1,400
Welch 325
325 Welch Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,880 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 $700 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 $810 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 $930 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 $930 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,610 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 $28,000 to live comfortably.

Iowa State University

Ames is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near Iowa State University to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Iowa State University apartments to choose from!

Ames:
September Rent Report

Welcome to the September 2026 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 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 August to September

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From August to September, 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 August to September, 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 $.

September 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.

September 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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