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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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LengthÂ
Bedrooms
134 Results
$1,190–$1,395
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · College Creek, Ames
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,230
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,240
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,245
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
3 Days Ago
$1,245
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
4 Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
$1,265–$1,645
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Prairie View, Ames
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
4 Days Ago
$1,300
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,300
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,300
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,300
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Meeker North, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,320
1 Bedroom Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,330
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$1,330
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$1,345
4 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,390
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,400
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA