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Rent Trends for Apartments in Ames
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Ames | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 |  up 10.95% |
| 1 Bedroom | $895 | up 1.70% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,035 | up 1.17% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,290 |  down 4.44% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,700 | down 10.53% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 306 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 1.96% to $780, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 1.13% to $895.
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PadMapper has 306 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Ames. Specifically, 7 studio apartments, 33 one-bedroom apartments, 72 two-bedroom apartments, 27 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$760
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Ames Business, Ames
$765
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Oak-Riverside, Ames
$775
1 Bedroom Apartment · Brandshell, Ames
$775
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$775
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
$785–$995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ferndale\Furman, Ames
$795–$895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$799–$1,129
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Edwards, Ames
$800–$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$800–$1,070
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$800
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Edwards, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$810–$870
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$810
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Ames Business, Ames
$820–$990
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Somer Street, Ames
$825–$990
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Somer Street, Ames
$825
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$830–$1,070
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Somer Street, Ames
$835–$915
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$840
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ferndale\Furman, Ames
$840–$980
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA