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3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

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3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA. 22 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with a sink and a counter top
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    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    3 BEDS $2,500+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    3 BEDS $2,000
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    4611 Mortensen Rd. #106, Ames, IA 50014
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and a carpet
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    450 E 7Th St, Ames, IA 50010
    Income Restricted
    3 BEDS $1,269

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    1309 S. Linn St, BOONE, IA 50036
    3 BEDS $925
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Ames, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Ames, IA have increased by 3.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,712 to $1,764.

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Compared to the average rent in the U.S. of $1,741, the rent in Ames, IA is $1,764 per month.

Average rent in Ames, IA

$1,764/mo Ames, IA average rental price, January 2026
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Apartments for rent in Ames, IA have an average price of $1,764 per month.

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

    About 11% of apartments in Ames, IA have rents ranging between $2,001-$2,500. The most common rent value is the $2,501-$3,000 price range, 5% of apartments. Around 58% of Ames’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 25% of apartments are priced $1,001-$1,500. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in Ames are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Ames, IA (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 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 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    How many 3 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Ames, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 18 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    The average Ames, IA 3 bedroom apartment size is 1,423 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.

    What are the downsides of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

    A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.