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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Oak Riverside
$569/mo
46%vs previous year
The average rent in Oak Riverside is $569 per month as of June 2026. This is 71% below the national average rent, or $1,381 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Oak Riverside
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oak Riverside rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA
Average rent prices in Oak Riverside have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 46% 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 $940, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Riverside run $934 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $860.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $939 | 8% | - | |
2 bedroom | $701 |  1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $549 | No Change | 48% | |
4 bedroom | $544 | No Change | 69% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Creek | $1,030 | |
Downtown Ames | $629 | |
Gilbert | $995 | |
Somer Street | $982 | |
South Ames Business | $927 | |
Timberland Road | $1,020 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $940 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $584 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$625
1 bedroom
Average rent
$939
Last 30 days
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$701
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$549
Last year
48%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$544
Last year
69%
College Creek
Average rent
$1,030
Downtown Ames
Average rent
$629
Gilbert
Average rent
$995
Somer Street
Average rent
$982
South Ames Business
Average rent
$927
Timberland Road
Average rent
$1,020
Apartments
Average rent
$940
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$584
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
71%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oak Riverside, Ames, IA is 45% lower than the median rent in College Creek, Ames, IA.
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1d ago
Oak-Riverside house for rent in Ames
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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2d ago
Oak-Riverside house for rent in Ames
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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2d ago
Oak-Riverside house for rent in Ames
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
3d ago
1006 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1007 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
2 beds
1 bath
$890
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1d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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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 $569 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oak Riverside?
Average rent prices in Oak Riverside have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.
How does Oak Riverside rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oak Riverside is 71% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,381 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 $23,000/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).