Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 9 Apr 2026.
The best apartments in Ames, IA are: Grandview Square Apartments, Brick Towne Ames Townhomes, Brick Towne Ames, West Ridge Apartments and Eastwood of Ames.
In Ames 57% of the housing is rented out compared to 43% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Ames's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 76% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.
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