Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2025
Last updated on October 20, 2025
Last updated on October 20, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ames, IA is $1,150. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ames, IA is $1,150. This is -41%, or $795, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ames, IA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Ames, IA is $1,079. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ames, IA costs about $830 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,080. Houses for rent in Ames, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,575.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $830 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,062 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,485 | 9% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 8% | 9% | |
Studio | $660 | 1% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
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Edwards | $850 | |
Northeast | $1,150 | |
Oak Riverside | $1,300 | |
Oak Wood Forest | $1,175 | |
Ontario | $1,029 | |
Sawyer West | $980 | |
South Ames Business | $1,625 | |
South Campus Area | $1,550 | |
State Ave | $1,390 | |
Westside N A | $1,000 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,079 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,575 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $486 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$660
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
South Campus Area
Average rent
$1,550
Westside N A
Average rent
$1,000
Sawyer West
Average rent
$980
Edwards
Average rent
$850
South Ames Business
Average rent
$1,625
Oak Riverside
Average rent
$1,300
Oak Wood Forest
Average rent
$1,175
Northeast
Average rent
$1,150
State Ave
Average rent
$1,390
Ontario
Average rent
$1,029
Apartments
Average rent
$1,079
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$486
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ames, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Ames, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ankeny, IA.
Ames
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ames, IA is 18% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
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The overall cost of living in Ames, IA is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
---|---|
Goods & Services | 1% lower |
Groceries | 4% lower |
Health | 4% higher |
Housing | 16% lower |
Transportation | 2% lower |
Utilities | 2% higher |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ames
233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1 bed
0 baths
$410
Apartment for rent
3m ago
2811 West St, Ames, IA 50014
4 beds
3 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
715 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4112 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1314 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3319 Story St, Ames, IA 50014
1–4 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
1 bath
$770–$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1217 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
1 bath
$770–$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ames
2307 Middleton Rd, Ames, IA 50014
3 beds
1 bath
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ames
3 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
1d ago
122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$760–$2,980
Apartment for rent
3d ago
121 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,150–$2,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
205 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,125–$2,875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,150–$2,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oak-Riverside house for rent in Ames
303 N Russell Ave #NA, Ames, IA 50010
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ames
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
9h ago
4301 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,049
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4515 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
2 baths
$1,285
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1209 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3 beds
2 baths
$999–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Ames Business house for rent in Ames
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Ames
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ames
4 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3m ago
212 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1 bed
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
9h ago
4301 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3502 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
1 bed
1 bath
$715–$790
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1401 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2519 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,098–$1,335
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4112 Westbrook Dr, Ames, IA 50014
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
121 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2–3 beds
1 bath
$865–$1,110
Apartment for rent
3d ago
321 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014
2–3 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
4301 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,049
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1209 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
3 beds
2 baths
$999–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3500 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6100 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$850
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Ames
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ames
4 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3m ago
212 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
1 bed
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent