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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
State Ave, Ames, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in State Ave
$1,169/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in State Ave is $1,169 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $781 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in State Ave
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of State Ave rentals at each price point
Rent trends in State Ave, Ames, IA
Average rent prices in State Ave have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $874, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in State Ave run $840 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,165.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $844 |  3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $662 | 47% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Creek | $1,030 | |
Oak Riverside | $569 | |
Ontario | $970 | |
Sawyer West | $1,100 | |
South Campus Area | $699 | |
Westside N A | $900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $874 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,025 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $549 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
1 bedroom
Average rent
$844
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
4 bedroom
Average rent
$662
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
27%
College Creek
Average rent
$1,030
Oak Riverside
Average rent
$569
Ontario
Average rent
$970
Sawyer West
Average rent
$1,100
South Campus Area
Average rent
$699
Westside N A
Average rent
$900
Apartments
Average rent
$874
Condos
Average rent
$1,025
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$549
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
40%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in State Ave, Ames, IA is 13% higher than the median rent in College Creek, Ames, IA.
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5d+ ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
3202 Lincoln Way #1, Ames, IA 50014
5 beds
2 baths
$2,300
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Available Aug 1
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State Ave house for rent in Ames
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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 house for rent in Ames
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
State Ave house for rent in Ames
3202 Lincoln Way #1, Ames, IA 50014
5 beds
2 baths
$2,300
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 $1,169 per month as of June 20, 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 increased by 31% since last year.
How does State Ave rent compare to the national average?
Rent in State Ave is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $781 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 $47,000/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).