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Apartments in Ames

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$405 - 515
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416 Billy Sunday RD Ames, IA
3 - 5 BR | Aug. 4, 2024
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$389 - 778
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The Madison
4912 Mortensen Road Ames, IA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 780
Grandview Square Apartments
2505 Jensen Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,250
4517 Steinbeck
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$810
4733 Toronto St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$950
714 24th
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$650 - 1,800
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2410 Chamberlain St
Ames, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$2,150
5244 Schubert St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,400
110 Oneil Dr
Ames, IA
3 BR | May. 10, 2024
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$725
1006 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,250
4525 Steinbeck
Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,100
805 Delaware Ave
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,200
112-118 20th St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,170
1327 Walton
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,150
321 Stanton Ave
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Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$860 - 910
610 Stonehaven Dr
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$950
2511 Bristol #204
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,275
2715 Bobcat Dr
Ames, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,175
1422 Walton
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$815
525 Welch Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$2,025
122 Cedar Dr
Gilber, IA
3 BR | Jun. 14, 2024
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$1,100
1906-1908 Wilson Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,750
327 Rockwell Ave
Ames, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$805
235 Sinclair
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,050
4025 Aplin Rd
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,425
2151 Cottonwood Rd
Ames, IA
2 BR | Apr. 26, 2024
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$850 - 860
1231 North Dakota
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jul. 31, 2024
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$1,000
1813-19 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA
3 BR | May. 4, 2024
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$1,020
3414 Orion Dr
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Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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4510 Twain #205
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?

Ames Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $820 $700 - $950
1BR $800 $670 - $990
2BR $910 $730 - $1,350
3BR $1,110 $540 - $2,300
4+BR $1,590 $410 - $2,650
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 4,743 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 $820 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 $800 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 $910 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 $910 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 $33,000 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:
April Rent Report

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

Ames rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -1.05% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $845.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Ames experienced a -0.74% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,074.0.

April Prices: Ames vs. Surrounding Areas

Ames, IA
Boone, IA
$854
$634
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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, 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.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Ames vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Ames, IA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
$854
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

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

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Ames, IA $854.0 0.35% $1,082.0 -0.19%
Boone, IA $634.0 -2.91% $794.0 -1.12%

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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