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Apartments in Ames

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$1,055
263 N. Hyland
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Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$1,170 - 1,580
2151 Cottonwood
2151 Cottonwood Rd Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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3D Tour
$965
1409 Walton
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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3D Tour
$695 - 985
4901 Todd
Ames, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$775
514-520 Carroll Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$740 - 765
312 Hayward
312 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,050
Home In North-central Ames - Available Now
2319 Clark Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$720
211-213 S Franklin Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$995 - 1,055
519 Welch Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 2, 2026
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$1,200 - 1,710
Mortensen Heights | 5328
5328 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$825 - 1,350
Windsor Pointe
3815 Tripp St Ames, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
3406 Orion Dr
Deal
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,200
Mortensen Heights | 5312
5312 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,440 - 2,880
205 Beach
Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,120
247 Sheldon
247 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$625 - 2,010
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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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$660 - 1,520
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Copper Beech
1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$825
1502 Delaware
1502 Delaware Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,050
2317 2319 Knapp St
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 2, 2026
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$830
2925 Woodland
2925 Woodland St Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$855
4731 Toronto St
Deal
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,150
312 Hillcrest
312 Hillcrest Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$880 - 980
1108 S 4th St
Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$479 - 2,076
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The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$810
212 S. Walnut
212 S Walnut Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,710
Mortensen Heights | 5316
5316 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,500
245 Hyland
245 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,075
428 S 4th St
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Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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3D Tour
$445 - 1,330
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The Landing Ames
416 Billy Sunday Rd Ames, IA
1 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
3426 Orion
3426 Orion Dr Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?

Ames Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $770 $700 - $1,090
1BR $890 $680 - $1,310
2BR $1,080 $780 - $1,600
3BR $1,280 $860 - $2,050
4+BR $2,190 $780 - $3,800
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,091 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 $770 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 $1,080 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 $1,080 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 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 $31,000 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:
February Rent Report

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

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, 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 January to February, 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 $.

February 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.

February 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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