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Apartments in Ames

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$855 - 965
2300 Mortensen
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$397 - 1,190
Chamberlain Lofts
2519 Chamberlain St Ames, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$830
2523 Aspen
Ames, IA
Studio | Jan. 7, 2027
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$850
4415 Toronto St. #2
4415 Toronto St Unit 2 Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 5, 2026
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$599 - 2,900
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$870
Affordable - Walk To The Elementary School
1218 Delaware Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$860
2403 Ferndale
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$825
2618 Aspen
Ames, IA
Studio | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,090
2330 Aspen
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 24, 2026
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$685 - 875
Suites On Lincoln Way
2709 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$785 - 1,020
227 Raphael
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,160 - 1,230
117 Crystal St
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
2827 Wood St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$995
612 S 16th St (pheasant Run)
612 S 16Th St Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 2, 2026
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$2,210
3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1, 2026!
134 Wilder Pl Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,550
Isu Campus Area - Available August 1st
2633 Hunt St Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,170
115 Crystal St
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,290
Welch 525
525 Welch Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,395
1511 North Dakota Ave #2
1511 N Dakota Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 3, 2026
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$1,085 - 1,240
908 Douglas
908 Douglas Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,400
4517 Steinbeck St
4517 Steinbeck Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,050 - 1,280
216/224 S. Kellogg 219 S. Sherman
Ames, IA
3 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,400
4515 Todd
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,015
Aurora Heights | 3400
3400 Aurora Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,500
Available August 1st
3101 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,030
1 Bedroom Condo Available August 1st, 2026
4511 Twain Cir #101 Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$990
714 24th
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$855 - 875
215 Raphael
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$1,095
Cranford Residential (stanton 103)
103 Stanton Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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4815 Todd
Ames, IA
2 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 $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:
July Rent Report

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

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From June to July, 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 June to July, 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 $.

July 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.

July 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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