Apartments for Rent in Ames IA
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Ames Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $906/mo
Up 2% From Last Year
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Explore Rent Prices Near Ames, IA
Ames, IA’s average rent price is $975 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Boone | $760 |
| Ankeny | $978 |
| Johnston | $1,400 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Ames, IA Apartments for Rent
Ames puts you close to Iowa State University, Reiman Gardens, Jack Trice Stadium, and trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park and Brookside Park. From Campustown's walk-to-campus living around Welch Avenue to downtown's lofts above local shops and the Octagon Center for the Arts, you'll find apartments for rent in Ames, IA that fit your lifestyle. West Ames offers communities near Hilton Coliseum, while Somerset provides a town-center feel. The Ada Hayden area features lake views, and South Duff connects you to shopping with quick access to US-30 and ISU Research Park.
Getting around is simple with CyRide connecting neighborhoods to campus, downtown, and shopping areas. US-30 and I-35 make trips to Des Moines and Ankeny straightforward. Major employers include ISU, the Research Park, USDA National Animal Disease Center, Ames Laboratory, and Mary Greeley Medical Center. Dining and entertainment line Ames Main Street and fill Campustown, while South Duff offers familiar shopping and restaurants.
Ames, IA Rental Insights
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The average rent in Ames, IA is $906 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Ames, IA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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Find affordable apartments for rent in Ames, IA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as North Ames, East Ames, and West Ames. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.
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The cost of living in Ames, IA is 5.5% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Ames, IA as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $64,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $7,968/year for groceries, $12,552 for goods and services, and $17,388/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Ames, IA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 1,199 Ames apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Ames, IA has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Ames, IA have access to Iowa State University, Des Moines Area C.C., Boone, Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny, and Grand View University.