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3D Tour
$1,400
140 N. Hyland
4.4
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,685
2801 Oakland
2801 Oakland St Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$880
153 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$895 - 1,165
Cranford Residential (stanton 103)
103 Stanton Ave Ames, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
221 Sheldon
221 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$760 - 2,980
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Jan. 7, 2026
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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3
$1,500
2717 West St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$840 - 1,500
244 Hyland
244 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$950
218 Hyland
218 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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22
$775 - 1,525
246 Hyland
246 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$990 - 1,335
Chamberlain Lofts
2519 Chamberlain St Ames, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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30
$1,500 - 2,300
258 N. Hyland
258 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,215 - 1,245
123 Sheldon
2.4
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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27
$1,120 - 1,425
225 Hyland
225 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$850 - 895
212 Hayward
212 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 2, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$875
209 N Hyland Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$840 - 1,500
245 Hyland
245 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$765 - 905
Suites On Lincoln Way
2709 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
1 BR | Jan. 7, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$870 - 1,135
163 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,055
263 N. Hyland
4.7
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jan. 9, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,155 - 1,590
Welch 228
228 Welch Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,195 - 1,215
145 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$650 - 2,800
West Street Lofts
2811 West St Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,550
307 Lynn Ave Unit 301
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,199
307 Lynn Ave Unit 103
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$999
307 Lynn Ave Unit 11
Ames, IA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,099
307 Lynn Ave Unit 202
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,099
307 Lynn Ave Unit 303
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,099
307 Lynn Ave Unit 102
Ames, IA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
0.4 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 8,359 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 $890 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 $1,090 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 $1,090 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 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.

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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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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