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Rent Trends for Apartments in Ames
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Ames | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $742 |  up 8.32% |
| 1 Bedroom | $885 |  down 2.75% |
| 2 Bedroom | $983 | down 3.44% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,398 | up 7.54% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,650 | down 1.49% |
Median rent as of August 2, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 176 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 7.23% to $742, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 4.32% to $885.
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PadMapper has 176 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Ames. Specifically, 3 studio apartments, 23 one-bedroom apartments, 45 two-bedroom apartments, 28 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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134 Results
$995–$1,525
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$995
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
$995
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$995–$1,095
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · South Campus Area, Ames
$999–$1,249
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Sawyer West, Ames
$1,000
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
$1,000
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,010
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,015
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,020
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,030
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,050–$1,420
3–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,075
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Edwards, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,110–$1,180
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,150
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Meeker North, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,155
1 Bedroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
$1,160–$1,230
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,170
3 Bedrooms Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
$1,180
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames