Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Average rent in
Ames, IA

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.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,150

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

211

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
61%
18%
8%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Ames, IA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Ames, IA

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

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%

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%

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.

Compare rent prices in Ames, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ames, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ankeny, IA.

Ames

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

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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Cost of living in
Ames, IA

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

4% higher

Housing

16% lower

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

2% higher

Apartments for rent in Altoona

Discover rentals in Ames, IA

233 Sheldon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ames

233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed

0 baths

$410

Apartment for rent

West Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3m ago

7

Very good

West Street Lofts

2811 West St, Ames, IA 50014

4 beds

3 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

715 Wilson Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

715 Wilson Ave

715 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

4112 Lincoln Swing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

1314 N Dakota Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1314 N Dakota Ave

1314 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

3319 Story St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

3319 Story St.

3319 Story St, Ames, IA 50014

1–4 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,425

Apartment for rent

1225 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1225 Delaware

1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 beds

1 bath

$770–$795

Apartment for rent

1217 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1217 Delaware

1217 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 beds

1 bath

$770–$795

Apartment for rent