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3D Tour
$1,240
908 Douglas
908 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,165 - 1,425
4523 Twain Cir
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$750 - 800
4518 Hutchison
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4518 Hutchison St Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$875
Cute, Clean, Convenient 2 Bedroom Unit In Downtown Ames
814 Burnett Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$760
4606 Ontario
4606 Ontario St Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,395
4529 Twain Cir
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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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
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
Super Cute, 2 Story Townhome In West Ames
1510 Delaware Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,495
4536 Twain
Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$350 - 1,099
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The Social West Ames®
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1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$885 - 985
301 Main
301 Main St Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$900
1516 Delaware Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
4517 Steinbeck St
4517 Steinbeck Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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14
$900
4605 Ontario-1304 & 1312 Florida
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,400
4525 Steinbeck St
4525 Steinbeck Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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37
$605 - 720
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The Grove at Ames - Historical Access
1407 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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29
$605 - 775
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The Grove
1407 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$895
1011 Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$630 - 699
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The Grove at Ames
Deal
1407 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$675 - 795
South Meadow
321 South 5th St Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$805 - 930
4915 Todd
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$815
806 24th
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Rental
229 S Sherman Ave Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
Executive Home In Ames
2917 Bayberry Rd Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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14
$640 - 800
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Copper Beech at Ames
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1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$945
714 24th
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$740 - 840
James Place
4733 Toronto St Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$615 - 1,225
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Copper Beech at Ames - Historical Access
1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$640 - 1,295
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Copper Beech
1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$915 - 1,015
706 24th
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.9 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:
October Rent Report

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

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

October 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.

October 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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