Page 3 - Apartments for Rent Under- $2,500 in Ames, IA

2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$990

2401 Knapp St

2401 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014

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4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$1,550

1119 Kennedy St

1119 Kennedy St, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$935

1521 N Dakota Ave

1521 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$900

3922 Ontario St

3922 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

922 6th St

922 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

308 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
1 BED, 1 BATH

$715

619 Duff Ave

619 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$990

3 Bedrooms with In-Unit Laundry

1238 Michigan Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,090

Sublease - 3 Bedroom Townhome Available Ja...

134 Wilder Pl, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,300

231 S Wilmoth Ave

231 S Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

316 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

332 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,670

Large 3 Bedroom Home in North Ames just off Grand Avenue

628 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$800

320 S Franklin Ave

320 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,360

One Plus Bedroom House For Rent!

124 S Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014
4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

312 E 6th St

312 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
1 BED, 1 BATH

$800

Old Town Charm - Close to Hospital

921 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$850

Old Town Charm

919 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,050

2319 Clark Ave

2319 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$800

1317 Woodstock Ave

1317 Woodstock Ave, Ames, IA 50014
4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,690

4 Bedroom House Available August 1st, 2026

3908 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,200

2818 Ross Rd

2818 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,335

115 N Wilmoth Ave

115 N Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

320 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

322 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$2,025

3 Bedroom Townhome Available August 1st, 2026

328 Sunflower Dr, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$650

1015 Clark Ave

1015 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
1 BED, 1 BATH

$800

1013 28th St

1013 28th St, Ames, IA 50010
4 BEDS, 2.25 BATHS

$1,800

4018 Quebec St

4018 Quebec St, Ames, IA 50014
4 BEDS, 2.25 BATHS

$2,100

1412 Johnson St

1412 Johnson St, Ames, IA 50010
1 BED, 1 BATH

$800

115 E 7th St

115 E 7th St, Ames, IA 50010
1 BED, 1 BATH

$750

2117 Barr Dr

2117 Barr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,500

1110 Stafford Ave

1110 Stafford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,500

321 Teagarden Dr

321 Teagarden Dr, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

343 22nd St

343 22nd St, Ames, IA 50010
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,600

1517 Idaho Ave

1517 Idaho Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,000

1407 Crescent St

1407 Crescent St, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,250

4503 Twain Cir Unit 202

4503 Twain Cir, Ames, IA 50014
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

922 6th St

922 6th St, Ames, IA 50010
1 BED, 1 BATH

$800

1116 28th St

1116 28th St, Ames, IA 50010
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,500

3422 West St

3422 West St, Ames, IA 50014
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,500

1418 Summit Ave

1418 Summit Ave, Ames, IA 50010

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Ames at a Glance

Average Rent

$900

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in Ames

School Rating

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Schools in Ames

Some Transit

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Transportation in Ames

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Ames

Renting in Ames

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 406 Sq Ft $763 / mo
1 Bedroom 611 Sq Ft $900 / mo
2 Bedrooms 891 Sq Ft $1,082 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,125 Sq Ft $1,361 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,339 Sq Ft $1,505 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
North Ames 691 Sq Ft $798/mo
East Ames 626 Sq Ft $943/mo
South Ames 624 Sq Ft $1,005/mo
West Ames 659 Sq Ft $1,010/mo
Fountainview Condominiums 643 Sq Ft $1,033/mo
Campustown 535 Sq Ft $1,134/mo

Getting Around Ames

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Very Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

High School Middle School Elementary School

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Ames High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,403 Students

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Ames Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,002 Students

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Fellows Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

528 Students

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Meeker Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

351 Students

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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

290 Students

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Edwards Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

450 Students

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Abbie Sawyer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

367 Students

Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Ames, IA

Ames at a Glance

Average Rent

School Rating

Some Transit

Somewhat Bikeable

Renting in Ames

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames

Getting Around Ames

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

Very Bikeable

Minimal Transit

Education

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