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$750 - 775
1225 Delaware Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$650
1015 Clark
1015 Clark Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$975
2310 Ferndale Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$680 - 865
209 N Hyland Ave
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,200
2816 Ross
2816 Ross Rd Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$715 - 790
Lincoln Park
3502-3528 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$800
3309 West St Unit 1
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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$1,145
4128 Harris St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$620 - 1,130
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Copper Beech at Ames
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1717 S Grand Ave Ames, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$750
Howard 201
201 Howard Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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$1,575
Triangle Apartments
125 Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,595
Large 4 Bedroom House East Of Campus For August 2025 Move-in
1011 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$920
Campus Pointe
150 Campus Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,200
107 N Maple
107-109 N Maple Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,400
216 Washington Ave
Ames, IA
4 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
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$900
1312 Florida #2
Ames, IA
3 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
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Large 5 Bedroom House Close To Campus For August Move-in
3218 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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259 N Hyland
259 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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316 11 Th St Unit 5
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,195
204 Jewel Dr
Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,110
802 Dickinson
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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West Street Lofts
2811 West St Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$1,250
Available Now! 3 Bedroom Duplex, Quiet Neighborhood W/ 1 Garage Space-1128 Wheeler St
1128 Wheeler St Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$535
600 Crawford #2
600 Crawford Ave Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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1312 Florida #3
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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223 Crystal St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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115 E 7th St
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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316 11 Th St Unit 4
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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West Towne
4720 Mortensen Rd Ames, IA
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$2,050
535 Welch Ave
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?

Ames Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $850 $690 - $1,050
1BR $850 $650 - $1,010
2BR $1,060 $750 - $1,380
3BR $1,430 $840 - $1,980
4+BR $1,860 $600 - $3,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 5,715 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 $850 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.

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:
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
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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
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Ames, IA
$4,211
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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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