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$1,550
Great Location - Available For Fall Semester
2635 Hunt St Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$550
210 Gray - Sunset View
210 Gray Ave Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$975
251 S Franklin
251 S Franklin Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,275
4215 Maricopa
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Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
2827 Wood St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$800
Suites On Lincoln Way
2709 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$950
612 S 16th St (pheasant Run)
612 S 16Th St Ames, IA
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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$1,550
Isu Campus Area - Available August 1st
2633 Hunt St Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$925
$200 Signing Bonus! 1 Bedroom Condo Available August 10th, 2026
4511 Twain Cir #304 Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$895 - 1,160
2810 Stange
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 27, 2026
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$975
$200 Signing Bonus! 1 Bedroom Condo Available August 1st, 2026
4511 Twain Cir #204 Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$920
726 24th
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,250
2430 Aspen
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
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3D Tour
$1,075
245 Sinclair
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 750
Lincoln Park
3502-3528 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$815 - 895
806 24th
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$810
Welcome To 216 Campus
216 Campus Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$825
2618 Aspen
Ames, IA
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$500 - 2,000
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$800
4415 Toronto St. #2
4415 Toronto St Unit 2 Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,110
1329 Mayfield
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
2407 Knapp Street, Unit 2407
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,020
3911 Maricopa
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 18, 2026
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$2,100
1412 Johnson St
Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$875 - 1,645
Lincoln Edge Townhomes And Apartments
3222 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,320
2 Months Rent Free! Luxury 1 And 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now!
1800 Collaboration Pl Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$650
West Street Lofts
2811 West St Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$990
2407 Knapp St Unit 2401
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1116 28th St
Ames, IA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?

Ames Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $760 $700 - $830
1BR $830 $680 - $1,330
2BR $1,010 $800 - $1,530
3BR $1,610 $900 - $2,460
4+BR $1,440 $530 - $2,440
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,700 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 $830 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 $1,010 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 $1,010 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:
August Rent Report

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

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Ames Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

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

August 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.

August 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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