
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA
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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 -
3 BEDS$400
802 Dickinson Ave
802 Dickinson Ave, 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 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$999+2 BEDS$559+3 BEDS$499+4 BEDS$459+
The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$600+2 BEDS$830+3 BEDS$930+
Maplewood
1108 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
3 BEDS$1,500+5 BEDS$600+
The Heights at Lincoln Swing
4120-4136 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014 -
Exceptional Value
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2 BEDS$855+3 BEDS$660+4 BEDS$645+
Point at Ames
3306 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$1,200+1 BED$1,470+2 BEDS$885+3 BEDS$775+
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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4 BEDS$675
444 Welch
444 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$680+1 BED$770+2 BEDS$900+
Furman Western Hills
230 Raphael Ave, Ames, IA 50014 -
Good Value
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4 BEDS$700
Clocktower Place
2410 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$700
921 Duff Ave Unit 2
921 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$705+2 BEDS$880+
Melrose Park Apartments
706 24th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
2 BEDS$720
4112 Lincoln Swing
4112 Lincoln Swing St, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$740
514-520 Carroll Ave
514-520 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$740+2 BEDS$890+
640 S. 4th St.
620-640 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
2 BEDS$745
1006 Lincoln Way
1006 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$750
AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st! Cozy Home
1401 Georgia, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$750+2 BEDS$850+
2721 Luther Dr
2721 Luther Dr, Ames, IA 50010 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$770
120 16th St
120 16th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$775
702 Carroll Ave Unit 4
702 Carroll Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$775
227 Village Dr
227 Village Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$775
921 Duff Ave Unit 3
921 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
2 BEDS$780
Grandview Square Apartments
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
1 BED$785+2 BEDS$785+
Ferndale Furman Apartments
2715 Ferndale Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$795
Downtown 2 Bedroom near Bandshell Park Unit 101
209 E 6th St, Ames, IA 50010 -
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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