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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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$1,500–$1,965
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · South Ames Business, Ames
The Quarters Ames 601 S 17th St is an apartment rental building with 9 floorplans, and 2–3 bedrooms units available. It is located in the South Ames Business neighborhood of Ames. It has building amenities including fitness center, outdoor space, swimming pool, on-site laundry, controlled access, and residents lounge. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,500–$1,525
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
221 Sheldon 221 Sheldon Ave is an apartment rental building with 2 floorplans, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including on-site laundry, and outdoor space. Â View building
$1,500–$2,300
3–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
258 N. Hyland 258 Hyland Ave is an apartment rental building with 3 floorplans, and 3–4 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including outdoor space.  View building
$1,500
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
2717 West Street 2717 West St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 3 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. Â View building
$1,500
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Grand-Summit, Ames
5+ Days Ago
1418 Summit Ave is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the Grand-Summit neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including storage, outdoor space, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Westside N.A., Ames
5+ Days Ago
3422 West St #3422 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Westside N.A. neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including garage parking, and storage. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · College Creek, Ames
5+ Days Ago
4535 Twain Cir is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the College Creek neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and garage parking. Cats are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,527–$3,112
3–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
The Madison 4912 Mortensen Rd is an apartment rental building with 13 floorplans, and 3–4 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. It has building amenities including fitness center, outdoor space, swimming pool, package service, on-site laundry, business center, controlled access, and residents lounge. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$1,600
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · College Creek, Ames
1 Day Ago
321 Rockwell Ave is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the College Creek neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space, and garage parking. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,675
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
411 Welch Ave is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,675
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
409 Welch Ave is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$1,675
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
254 Campus Ave is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Ames. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,700
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ames, IA
1 Day Ago
315 Hayward Avenue is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for rent. It is located in Ames. It has apartment amenities including storage. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$1,735
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
2801 Oakland 2801 Oakland St is an apartment rental building with 1 floorplan, and 2 bedrooms units available. It is located in Ames. Â View building
$1,945
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Mitchel, Ames
5+ Days Ago
631 Crystal St is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Mitchel neighborhood of Ames. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,100
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
535 Welch Ave is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment
$2,150
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
5+ Days Ago
2018 Greenbriar Cir #NA is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the South Campus Area neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including on-site laundry, outdoor space, garage parking, and storage. Cats and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly apartment. View apartment
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
3 Hours Ago
4415 Lincoln Way is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in the Edwards neighborhood of Ames. It has apartment amenities including elevator, outdoor space, fitness center, and on-site management. Â View apartment
$2,300
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
2005 - 2021 Aikman Drive 2005 Aikman Dr 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 and dogs are allowed, making it a pet-friendly building. View building
$2,350
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
225 Sheldon Ave is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms apartment for rent. It is located in Ames. It has apartment amenities including outdoor space. Â View apartment