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3D Tour
$1,270
2330 Aspen
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,050
227 Raphael
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jan. 13, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$1,190 - 1,220
2430 Aspen
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$600 - 1,650
The Heights Of Lincoln Swing | 4136
4136 Lincoln Swing Ames, IA
2 - 5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,220 - 2,650
The Heights Of Lincoln Swing | 4132
4132 Lincoln Swing Ames, IA
2 - 5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$875
1305 Roosevelt
1305 Roosevelt Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$850
205 Wellons Dr
205 Wellons Drive Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$825
Grand 722
722 Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,145
4128 Harris St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$800
Roos4e
1316-22 Roosevelt Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2024
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$950
2511 Bristol #204
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$865
4206-4208 Harris
4206-4208 Harris St Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$750
621 9th St
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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3D Tour
$750
715 Wilson Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,775
4402 Phoenix St
Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$995
2610 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$850
517-519 9th St
517 9th St Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,840
Flatiron Lofts
2600 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,370
Delaware 802
802 Delaware Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$775
1315 Woodstock Ave
1315 Woodstock St Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,080
4221 Toronto
4221 Toronto St Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$860
4227 Toronto St
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$850
4403 Ontario St Unit 3
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$850
4403 Ontario St Unit 1
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$850
1017 Clark
1017 Clark Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$650
1015 Clark
1015 Clark Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$685
4405 Castlewood
4405 Castlewood Pl Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,150
1613-1615 Grand Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$925 - 1,200
1329 Mayfield
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$600
4403 Toronto
4403 Toronto St Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 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 5,705 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 $850 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 $860 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 $1,060 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 $1,060 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 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 $34,000 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:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 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 Increase From October to November

Ames rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 1.43% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $851.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Ames experienced a 2.09% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,125.0.

November Prices: Ames vs. Surrounding Areas

Ames, IA
Boone, IA
$839
$700
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$900
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Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Ames and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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, 1 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

  • Rent decreased in Boone, IA.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Ames.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Ames vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
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Pittsburgh, PA
Ames, IA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
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$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$839
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$1,400
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Ames Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Ames over the past year has been on the rise. 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

1 BR November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Ames, IA $839.0 2.69% $1,102.0 2.99%
Boone, IA $700.0 0.00% $750.0 -0.13%

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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