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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
State Ave, Ames, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in State Ave
$855/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in State Ave is $855 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,070 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in State Ave
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of State Ave rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in State Ave, Ames, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in State Ave, Ames, IA
Average rent prices in State Ave have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
State Ave, Ames, IA
Rent prices in State Ave vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in State Ave is $985, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in State Ave run $805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $699 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $805 | 3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $960 | No Change |  12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $564 | 12% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Creek | $1,245 | |
Oak Riverside | $830 | |
Ontario | $945 | |
Sawyer West | $1,145 | |
South Campus Area | $629 | |
Westside N A | $1,215 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,797 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $546 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$699
1 bedroom
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$960
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
4 bedroom
Average rent
$564
Last 30 days
12%
College Creek
Average rent
$1,245
Oak Riverside
Average rent
$830
Ontario
Average rent
$945
Sawyer West
Average rent
$1,145
South Campus Area
Average rent
$629
Westside N A
Average rent
$1,215
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Condos
Average rent
$975
Houses
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$546
The table above reflects average rent prices in State Ave, 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 State Ave, Ames, IA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in State Ave and College Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
State Ave
56%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in State Ave, Ames, IA is 31% lower than the median rent in College Creek, Ames, IA.
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Discover rentals in State Ave, Ames, IA
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
3202 Lincoln Way #1, Ames, IA 50014
5 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
State Ave townhouse for rent in Ames
2 beds
1 bath
$945
House for rent
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
State Ave townhouse for rent in Ames
2 beds
1 bath
$945
House for rent
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
3202 Lincoln Way #1, Ames, IA 50014
5 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for State Ave, Ames, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the State Ave rental market.
How much is rent in State Ave?
The average rent in State Ave is $855 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in State Ave?
Average rent prices in State Ave have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does State Ave rent compare to the national average?
Rent in State Ave is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in State Ave?
To comfortably afford rent in State Ave, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/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).