How much is rent in Ames, IA?

The average asking rent across the 5 listings we track in Ames, IA is $1,345/mo, with the cheapest starting at $825/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Ames?

Fountain View Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Ames, IA at $825/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Ames?

Based on the listings we track in Ames, IA: one-bedrooms around $938/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,775/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Ames expensive to rent in?

Ames sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,345/mo is about 18% above the IA state average of $1,142/mo.

Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

The cheapest rental in Ames, IA we're tracking starts at $825/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,345/mo across 5 listings. That runs about 18% above the IA state average of $1,142/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $938/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$825

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,34518% above IA

across all sizes

Average by sizevs IA typical

1 bed$93811% below IA

3 bed$1,7757% above IA

5 rentals in Ames, IA

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at Fountain View Apartments in Ames, IA

Great deal

Apartment · Ames

$825/mo

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1 bd|1 ba|499 ft²

Fountain View Apartments

4611 Mortensen #106, Ames, IA

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1-bedroom apartment at Brick Towne Ames Apartments in Ames, IA

Great deal

Apartment · Ames

$1,050/mo

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1 bd|1 ba|679 ft²

Brick Towne Ames Apartments

200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA

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4-bedroom apartment at 2006 Grand Avenue in Ames, IA

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Apartment · Ames

$1,300/mo

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4 bd|1 ba|2,000 ft²

2006 Grand Avenue

2006 Grand Avenue, Ames

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3-bedroom apartment at 1010 28th St in Ames, IA

Great deal

Apartment · Ames

$1,350/mo

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3 bd|1 ba|900 ft²

1010 28th St

1010 28th St, Ames

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3-bedroom townhome at Brick Towne Ames Townhomes in Ames, IA

Townhome · Ames

$2,200/mo

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3 bd|3 ba|1,804 ft²

Brick Towne Ames Townhomes

200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA

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Renting in Ames, IA: common questions

How much is rent in Ames, IA?: The average asking rent across the 5 listings we track in Ames, IA is $1,345/mo, with the cheapest starting at $825/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Ames?: Fountain View Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Ames, IA at $825/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Ames?: Based on the listings we track in Ames, IA: one-bedrooms around $938/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,775/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Ames expensive to rent in?: Ames sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,345/mo is about 18% above the IA state average of $1,142/mo.

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