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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA. 52 Rentals Available
  • the living room and kitchen of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    1 BED $680
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    1 BED $1,025+
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and a carpet
    Today

    450 E 7Th St, Ames, IA 50010
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $810

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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    1 BED $1,022+
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Ames, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Ames, IA have increased by 2.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $926 to $951.

Check out the average rent prices in Ames by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Ames, IA is $951, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in Ames, IA

$951/mo Ames, IA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in Ames, IA is $951 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Ames, IA?

    A share of 68% of apartments in Ames, IA are in the ≤ $1000 price range. Around 30% of Ames’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 2% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Ames, IA (68%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Ames, IA

    15 /100
    Car-Dependent
    38 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 15, Bike Score®: 38

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Ames, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 53 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    The average Ames, IA 1 bedroom apartment size is 790 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.