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1 BED$775+2 BEDS$950+4 BEDS$350+The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$875+2 BEDS$1,000+3 BEDS$391+
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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STUDIO$830+1 BED$920+2 BEDS$615+3 BEDS$465+The Landing Ames
416 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010 -
Good Value|2 BEDS$599+3 BEDS$519+4 BEDS$459+5 BEDS$479+The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$635Furman Regency Court
3020 Regency Ct, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$1,190+2 BEDS$800+3 BEDS$640+4 BEDS$670+Copper Beech at Ames
1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$1,400+1 BED$1,585+2 BEDS$895+3 BEDS$755+2700 Lincoln
2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 -
STUDIO$670+1 BED$725+2 BEDS$845+College Creek Apartments
4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$675Spruce Pointe
126 Beedle Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$685+2 BEDS$800+Grandview Square Apartments
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$705+2 BEDS$880+
Melrose Park Apartments
706 24th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
STUDIO$725+1 BED$799+2 BEDS$899+3 BEDS$1,300+Hickory Ridge Apartments
4301 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS$725+4 BEDS$1,400+3319 Story St
3319 Story St, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS$7451006 Lincoln Way
1006 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$750702 Carroll Ave Unit 4
702 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$775702 Carroll Ave Unit 2
702 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
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1 BED$799+2 BEDS$899+3 BEDS$1,050+Oakwood
2101 Oakwood Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$800+2 BEDS$925+3 BEDS$1,075+Crystal Street Apartments
219 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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2 BEDS$820Ferndale Furman Apartments
2715 Ferndale Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$825+2 BEDS$900+3500 Grand Ave
3500 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
2 BEDS$825+3 BEDS$990+Delaware Woods
1121 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS$830+3 BEDS$930+Maplewood
1108 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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1 BED$850+2 BEDS$1,120+3 BEDS$1,350+Total Property Management 134 Campus
134 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$850Fantastic Downtown Ames Location
521 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$8751404 Crescent St
1404 Crescent St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Ames at a Glance
Ames, IA Apartments for Rent
Ames, Iowa combines small-city living with the energy of a college community. Home to Iowa State University, the city offers apartments for rent in a setting where education and research flourish. Founded in 1864 as a railroad stop, Ames has grown to over 66,000 residents, including Iowa State students. Located about 30 miles north of Des Moines, the city hosts significant research institutions like the USDA National Animal Disease Center and Ames Laboratory.
The rental market in Ames includes options at various price points, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $891 monthly, less than the state average. Popular rental areas include the bustling Campustown near Iowa State University and the residential neighborhoods west of downtown. The city consistently maintains strong employment numbers and offers convenient public transportation through the CyRide system. Residents enjoy 36 parks, the Octagon Center for the Arts, and local restaurants throughout the community.
Renting in Ames
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 403 Sq Ft $757 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 620 Sq Ft $887 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 903 Sq Ft $1,068 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,151 Sq Ft $1,318 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,333 Sq Ft $1,434 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- North Ames 691 Sq Ft $841/mo
- East Ames 614 Sq Ft $931/mo
- West Ames 663 Sq Ft $954/mo
- South Ames 622 Sq Ft $955/mo
- Campustown 556 Sq Ft $1,135/mo
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