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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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$1,155
1 Bedroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
$1,175
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,175–$1,645
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Prairie View, Ames
$1,175
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$1,185
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,200–$1,425
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,200–$1,500
4 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,200–$1,250
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Edwards, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$1,215
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$1,230
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
$1,235–$1,280
1 Bedroom Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,250
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ames, IA
6 Hours Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames