Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA
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Good ValueSTUDIO$1,200+1 BED$1,470+2 BEDS$885+3 BEDS$775+
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The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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2 BEDS$615+3 BEDS$465+4 BEDS$445+5 BEDS$445+
The Landing Ames
416 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$799+1 BED$849+2 BEDS$949+
Hickory Ridge Apartments
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$840+2 BEDS$960+3 BEDS$1,180+4 BEDS$1,500+
West Towne
4720 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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2 BEDS$875+3 BEDS$1,025+
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything
219 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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Good Value1 BED$775+2 BEDS$950+4 BEDS$350+
The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
Rent Special1 BED$875+2 BEDS$1,000+3 BEDS$391+
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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3 BEDS$1,200+4 BEDS$1,600+
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way
3206 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Ames at a Glance
Ames, IA Apartments for Rent
Ames, home to Iowa State University and situated approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, offers a welcoming environment for those seeking apartments for rent in this college town. Known as the birthplace of the world's first electronic digital computer, Ames combines an academic atmosphere with small-city appeal, with average rental rates ($883 for one-bedroom units) falling well below the national average. Apartments for rent in Ames are distributed throughout neighborhoods surrounding the university's central campus, with the Campustown area offering multiple housing options near campus.
The city's location at the intersection of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 30 makes commuting convenient, while its walkability (ranked third highest in the U.S. for percentage of commuters who walk to work) supports an active lifestyle. Residents have access to several parks including Brookside Park and Ada Hayden Heritage Park, cultural venues like the Brunnier Art Museum, and are near major employers including Iowa State University, Mary Greeley Medical Center, and various USDA research facilities. With consistently low unemployment rates and a population of over 66,000 residents, Ames offers educational opportunities and career options in central Iowa.
Renting in Ames
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 412 Sq Ft $759 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 622 Sq Ft $888 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 901 Sq Ft $1,062 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,144 Sq Ft $1,317 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,362 Sq Ft $1,839 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Fort Dodge/Ames 674 Sq Ft $795/mo
- North Ames 727 Sq Ft $795/mo
- East Ames 627 Sq Ft $870/mo
- West Ames 660 Sq Ft $952/mo
- South Ames 694 Sq Ft $954/mo
- Campustown 540 Sq Ft $1,161/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Ames, IA
What are the average rent costs in Ames, IA?
The average rent in Ames, IA is $888.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Ames, IA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Ames, IA is $759.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $888.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $1,062.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $1,317.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $1,839.
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