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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$550Base Rent$550Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$550
126 Welch Ave Unit 312
126 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$650Grandview Square Apartments
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$800
3500 Grand Ave
3500 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$785
Melrose Park Apartments
706 24th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
Good Value1 BED$755
College Creek Apartments
4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$710
Furman 24th Street Apartments
815-831 24th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$880
Furman Somerset Apartments
2616 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$805
Furman Western Hills
230 Raphael Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000Base Rent$1,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,000
4503 Twain Cir Unit 204
4503 Twain Cir, Ames, IA 50014 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,250Base Rent$1,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,250
609 6th St
609 6th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0301 Bedroom Condo Available August 1st, 2026 Unit 101
4511 Twain Cir, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$9801 Bedroom Condo Available August 10th, 2026 Unit 304
4511 Twain Cir, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,030
1 Bedroom Condo Available August 1st, 2026 Unit 204
4511 Twain Cir, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800
Affordable 1 Bedroom Duplex with W/D in unit
238 Village Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$800
All Utilities, Lower-Level Living Space in Owner Occupied Home
5504 Kansas Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1502715 Bobcat Dr Unit BD2715-103
2715 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$1,429BlockOne
2320 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
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Ames at a Glance
Ames, IA Apartments for Rent
Ames is home to Iowa State University, which enrolls over 30,000 students and brings an energetic atmosphere to the city's economy. Located about 30 miles north of Des Moines in central Iowa, the city also houses major research facilities including the Ames Laboratory and the USDA National Animal Disease Center. When you're searching for apartments for rent in Ames, you'll discover plenty of options—from budget-friendly studios averaging around $758 per month to spacious three-bedroom units averaging $1,367, so there's something for every renter's budget.
The city makes it easy to grab dinner or shop in Campustown near the university campus and in the Downtown district, where you'll find local businesses and the Octagon Center for the Arts. For outdoor fun, head to Brookside Park or Ada Hayden Heritage Park, where trails and natural wetlands give you room to walk, jog, or just enjoy nature. Getting around is simple with the CyRide transit system connecting major areas throughout Ames—perfect if you're commuting to Iowa State University or one of the research facilities nearby. With its mix of top-notch educational institutions, solid job opportunities, and affordable apartment communities, Ames offers a smart living choice in central Iowa.
Renting in Ames
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 505 Sq Ft $1,347 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 618 Sq Ft $918 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 896 Sq Ft $1,100 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,119 Sq Ft $1,388 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,347 Sq Ft $1,598 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- South Ames 681 Sq Ft $918/mo
- East Ames 624 Sq Ft $953/mo
- West Ames 638 Sq Ft $979/mo
- Campustown 529 Sq Ft $1,102/mo
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