Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oak Riverside
$830/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Oak Riverside is $830 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,095 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oak Riverside
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oak Riverside rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Average rent prices in Oak Riverside have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Rent prices in Oak Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Riverside is $925, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Riverside run $810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $660 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 8% | - | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 5% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,522 |  6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $574 | No Change | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Creek | $1,245 | |
Downtown Ames | $925 | |
Gilbert | $955 | |
Somer Street | $1,092 | |
South Ames Business | $995 | |
Timberland Road | $1,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 28% | No Change | |
Rooms | $561 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$660
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$574
Last year
38%
College Creek
Average rent
$1,245
Downtown Ames
Average rent
$925
Gilbert
Average rent
$955
Somer Street
Average rent
$1,092
South Ames Business
Average rent
$995
Timberland Road
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
28%
Rooms
Average rent
$561
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak-Riverside, 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.
How does rent in Oak Riverside, Ames, IA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Oak Riverside and College Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oak Riverside
57%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oak Riverside, Ames, IA is 33% lower than the median rent in College Creek, Ames, IA.
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1 bath
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4d ago
1007 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1006 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1007 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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Frequently asked questions for Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Oak Riverside rental market.
How much is rent in Oak Riverside?
The average rent in Oak Riverside is $830 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oak Riverside?
Average rent prices in Oak Riverside have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 45% since last year.
How does Oak Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oak Riverside is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oak Riverside?
To comfortably afford rent in Oak Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).