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Rent Trends for Apartments in Ames
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Ames | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $748 |  down 2.22% |
| 1 Bedroom | $903 | down 2.17% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080 | down 1.82% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,513 | down 3.01% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,950 | down 7.14% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 420 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 remained the same at $748, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.63% to $903.
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PadMapper has 420 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Ames. Specifically, 7 studio apartments, 49 one-bedroom apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, 51 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$775–$1,049
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Edwards, Ames
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sawyer West, Ames
$795–$895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Ames, IA
$1,350–$1,450
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Sawyer West, Ames
$740–$765
1 Bedroom Apartments · South Campus Area, Ames
$2,050
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Bloomington Heights, Ames
5+ Days Ago
$950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,530–$1,965
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · South Ames Business, Ames
$1,972
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
3 Days Ago
$685–$790
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Northeast, Ames
$1,200
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,700
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Ames, IA
5+ Days Ago
$995–$1,170
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Somer Street, Ames
$995–$1,090
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Somer Street, Ames
$2,648
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Edwards, Ames
2 Hours Ago
$1,015
1 Bedroom Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
$1,350–$1,690
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
$1,155–$1,590
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Campus Area, Ames
$1,200–$1,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Somer Street, Ames
$899
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Campus Area, Ames
1 Day Ago