How much is the average rent in Ames, IA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Ames rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 40% of the market, providing renters with good selection in this price range.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Ames, IA?

April offers the lowest rental prices in Ames, with approximately a 10% difference compared to November when rents peak. December and September are less competitive months with lower demand, while August and January see higher competition between renters and available inventory.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Ames, IA?

Northeast generates over 3 times more inquiries than the market average, making it the most sought-after area with one-bedroom apartments at around $1,070 per month. South Ames Business, Oak Riverside, Brandshell, and Downtown Ames excel with high walk scores and strong transit options for social renters.

What areas of Ames, IA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Edwards offers the most affordable option with median rent around $930, running 13% below the city median. Sawyer West follows closely at around $940 per month, while Westside provides another budget-friendly choice at around $1,060 monthly.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Ames, IA?

Ames offers strong pet-friendly options with 35% of listings welcoming pets. Brandshell, College Creek, Ontario, and South Ames Business provide the best amenities for pet owners, featuring dog parks, outdoor spaces, pet waste stations, and apartments that allow pets without restrictions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Ames, IA?

Utilities are rarely included in Ames rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all bedroom types. Two-bedroom apartments have the highest count with 8 properties including utilities, while studios have only 1 listing with utilities included.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

44 rentals available

3d ago

7.9

Very good

4731 Toronto Street

4731 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$855

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Pet Friendly Ontario apartment for rent in Ames

$1,200 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Ames With Great Amenities

1328 Woodstock Ave #1326, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Pet Friendly apartment for rent in Ames

1106 Grand Avenue - 1

1106 Grand Ave #1, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1411 Georgia Avenue

1411 Georgia Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1426 Mayfield

1426 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

3d ago

Pet Friendly house for rent in Ames

3224 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,690

232 Welch Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$955–$1,300

1201 Florida Ave

3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2644 Hunt Street

2644 Hunt St, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1516 Delaware Ave

1516 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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3D tour

3d ago

7.3

Very good

1417 Mayfield

1417 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Howard 201

201 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$885

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Find sweet deals in Ames

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$795–$895

5910 Lincoln Way

$895

1411 Georgia Ave

$900

1516 Delaware Ave

$625–$940

640 S 4th St

4d ago

8.8

Very good

640 S. 4th St.

640 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$940

Apartment for rent

3D tour

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1327 Walton

1327 Walton Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,155–$1,275

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Free Parking

In-Unit Laundry

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Prairie West

2330 Prairie Vw W, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,445

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

3D tour

4d ago

8.9

Very good

2523 Aspen

2523 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$830

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly State Ave house for rent in Ames

110 S Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

Welch 228

228 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$1,155

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Somer Street townhouse for rent in Ames

2723 Hampton St, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

3911 Maricopa

3911 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,020

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Free Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

630 S. 4th St.

630 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$940

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2330 Aspen

2330 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Residents Lounge

5d+ ago

Excellent

2816 Stange

2816 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Sawyer West apartment for rent in Ames

1304 Florida Ave #1, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Grand-Summit house for rent in Ames

$1,300 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In Ames With Great Amenities

1433 Summit Ave #NA, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Sawyer West house for rent in Ames

1509 Kentucky Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,395

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly townhouse for rent in Ames

1350 Barkley Ct, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly townhouse for rent in Ames

134 Wilder Pl, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,210

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly apartment for rent in Ames

718 Clark Avenue - 201

718 Clark Ave #201, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Edwards townhouse for rent in Ames

3905 Marigold Drive - 1

3905 Marigold Dr #1, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

Available Mar 3

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly State Ave house for rent in Ames

FANTASTIC Location – Only a couple blocks from campus! 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, with additional spaces for 3 offices/study rooms. Recently renovated $2,400 - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom House In Ames With Great Amenities.

2827 Wood St #NA, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly Edwards townhouse for rent in Ames

3817 Marigold Drive - 1

3817 Marigold Dr #1, Ames, IA 50014

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly apartment for rent in Ames

$1,350 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Ames With Great Amenities

1010 28th St #1010, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in Ames

Move in ready close to campus

930 6th St, Ames, IA 50010

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in Ames

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$980

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in Ames

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,030

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in Ames

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,030

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

5d+ ago

Pet Friendly condo for rent in Ames

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,020

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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