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Rent Trends for Apartments in Ames
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Ames | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 |  up 15.80% |
| 1 Bedroom | $920 | up 4.55% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,008 |  down 0.69% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,325 | down 3.99% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,700 | down 11.83% |
Median rent as of May 17, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 308 listings in Ames to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Ames median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 1.14% to $799, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 1.88% to $920.
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PadMapper has 308 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Ames. Specifically, 5 studio apartments, 60 one-bedroom apartments, 87 two-bedroom apartments, 44 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$795–$895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,175
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,200–$1,425
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$980–$1,525
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,115
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,065
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$799–$1,129
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Edwards, Ames
$1,015
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,600
4 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,685
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$925
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,149–$1,349
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Sawyer West, Ames
$775
1 Bedroom Apartment · Brandshell, Ames
$2,795
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$2,700
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$445
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$695–$790
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Northeast, Ames
$1,985
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
2 Days Ago
$800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
5+ Days Ago