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Rent Trends for Apartments in Ames
October 2025
| Bedroom count | Ames | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $718 |  up 14.88% |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 | up 3.13% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 | up 5.00% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,485 |  down 6.43% |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,078 | up 7.33% |
Median rent as of October 5, 2025
This October, we've analyzed our 256 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.
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Ames IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$1,150–$2,825
1–4 Bedrooms Apartments · South Campus Area, Ames
210 Gray - Sunset View 210 Gray Ave is an apartment rental building with 5 floorplans, and 1–4 bedrooms units available. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,150–$2,900
1–4 Bedrooms Apartments · South Campus Area, Ames
121 Beach Avenue 121 Beach Ave is an apartment rental building with 8 floorplans, and 1–4 bedrooms units available. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,150
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Meeker North, Ames
5+ Days Ago
2006 Grand Ave #1 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Meeker North neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,170
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
Mortensen Heights | 5324 5324 Mortensen Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including fitness center, controlled access, swimming pool, and garage parking. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,170
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
1526 Little Bluestem Ct 1526 Little Bluestem Ct is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,170
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
1525 Little Bluestem Ct 1525 Little Bluestem Ct is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space, and garage parking. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,175
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
Mortensen Heights | 5430 5430 Mortensen Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including fitness center, controlled access, swimming pool, and garage parking. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,185
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
508 Hayward Avenue #101 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. Â View apartment
$1,195–$1,215
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
145 N. Hyland 145 Hyland Ave is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including on-site laundry. Â View building
$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
2615 Aspen 2615 Aspen Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Somer Street neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including swimming pool, residents lounge, garage parking, and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
2420 Aspen 2420 Aspen Rd is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Somer Street neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including residents lounge, swimming pool, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,200
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
4524 Steinbeck 4524 Steinbeck St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space. Dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,200
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
Beedle Duplex (231/233) 231 Beedle Dr is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in the Edwards neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space, and garage parking. Â View building
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
3112 West St is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside N.A. neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
3110 West St is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside N.A. neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
3108 West St is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside N.A. neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
3106 West St is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside N.A. neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
4549 Steinbeck Street #3 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Ames. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,220
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Northeast, Ames
5+ Days Ago
2730 Luther Dr is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and garage parking. Â View apartment
$1,225
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
5+ Days Ago
2805 Northridge Pkwy is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Somer Street neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and fitness center. Â View apartment