Ames Apartments for Rent
Search Apartments in Ames
"You make this whole apartment searching process a lot easier. The way your site is set up helps me search and contact places to find the information I need to make my decision." - Ames,IA
Popular Ames Apartments

Fountains Apts
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265
1 Bedroom$805 - $845
2 Bedrooms$960 - $1,000
3 Bedrooms$1,240 - $1,280
MyNewPlace Apartment Finder Features
- Floor Plans
- Photos
- Interactive Maps
- Videos
Ames Apartments Info
Find Apartments in Ames, Iowa
If you are a couple and need a spacious apartment in Ames there are a good mix of options - among Ames' nice and sprawling neighborhoods you will find the most suitable apartment for you and your family. MyNewPlace can help you find every amenity you need in your new place in Ames - whether it is a iris study or a family friendly apartment.
Want the inside scoop on Ames? Check out our Ames Local Talk for local tips and information about Ames. You can also get answers to your Ames questions from our local experts by using the "Ask a Question" feature.
Ames Apartment Rental Market
-
Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 11.6% 8.2% +3.4% $10,000 to $14,999 8.0% 6.7% +1.3% $15,000 to $19,999 8.1% 6.9% +1.2% $20,000 to $24,999 8.1% 7.5% +0.6% $25,000 to $29,999 6.3% 7.4% -1.1% $30,000 to $34,999 6.4% 7.2% -0.8% $35,000 to $39,999 5.7% 6.8% -1.1% $40,000 to $44,999 4.8% 6.5% -1.7% $45,000 to $49,999 4.4% 5.7% -1.3% $50,000 to $59,999 8.7% 10.2% -1.5% $60,000 to $74,999 9.1% 10.8% -1.7% $75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 8.8% +0.3% $100,000 to $124,999 4.1% 3.4% +0.7% $125,000 to $149,999 2.2% 1.4% +0.8% $150,000 to $199,999 1.6% 1.1% +0.5% $200,000 or more 1.7% 1.3% +0.4% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 2.7% 7.8% -5.1% 10.0% to 14.9% 9.4% 14.6% -5.2% 15.0% to 19.9% 12.8% 15.3% -2.5% 20.0% to 24.9% 10.4% 12.9% -2.5% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.6% 10.1% +0.5% 30.0% to 34.9% 8.0% 6.7% +1.3% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.8% 4.6% +1.2% 40.0% to 49.9% 8.6% 5.8% +2.8% 50.0% or more 27.0% 14.4% +12.6% Not computed 4.7% 7.8% -3.1% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 46.5% 18.6% +27.9% 25 to 34 years 29.2% 25.4% +3.8% 35 to 44 years 10.8% 19.6% -8.8% 45 to 54 years 5.7% 12.8% -7.1% 55 to 64 years 2.5% 6.7% -4.2% 65 to 74 years 2.0% 6.0% -4.0% 75 to 84 years 2.2% 7.1% -4.9% 85 years and over 1.2% 3.8% -2.6% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 58.9% 52.3% +6.6% 30 to 44 minutes 13.5% 19.8% -6.3% 45 to 59 minutes 13.8% 9.0% +4.8% 60 or more minutes 13.8% 18.9% -5.1%
Source: 2000 Census
Popular Ames Apartments Searches
Check out our most popular searches for apartments for rent in Ames, IA
- Furnished Ames Apartments
- Pet-friendly Ames Apartments
- Studio Ames Apartments
- One Bedroom Ames Apartments
- Two Bedroom Ames Apartments
- Three Bedroom Ames Apartments
- Ames Apartments Under $500
- Ames Apartments Under $600
- Ames Apartments Under $700
- Ames Apartments Under $800
- Ames Apartments Under $900
- Ames Apartments Under $1000
- Ames Apartments Under $1200
- Ames Apartments Under $1500
- Ames Apartments Under $2000
- Ames Apartments Under $2500
- Ames Apartments with Laundry
- Ames Apartments with Short Term Lease
Average Apartment Rent in Ames, Iowa
| # Bedrooms | Apr | Mar | Feb | 3 Month % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $644 | $644 | $644 | 0% |
| 2 Bed | $692 | $692 | $692 | 0% |
| 3 Bed | $356 | $356 | $356 | 0% |
See how Home Rentals compare in Ames
Ames Apartment Rental Trends
Apartments in Ames have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In February the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ames apartment cost $644. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Ames apartment was $692 in February. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in February was $356. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Ames rentals listed below.Rent Apartments Near Ames, Iowa
Check out these great communities and cities near Ames for apartments for rent:
- Ankeny Apartments
- Boone Apartments
- Clive Apartments
- Des Moines Apartments
- Indianola Apartments
- Newton Apartments
- Pella Apartments
- Urbandale Apartments
- West Des Moines Apartments
- Windsor Heights Apartments
Find Ames, Iowa Apartments by Zip Code
You can also search for apartments in Ames for rent by zip code:
- 50012 Apartments
- 50011 Apartments
- 50013 Apartments
- 50010 Apartments
- 50014 Apartments
- 50134 Apartments
- 50105 Apartments
- 50124 Apartments
- 50201 Apartments
- 50244 Apartments
Other
Map & Local Information
Local Talk
Get answers about Ames from local experts or tell us what you love about it.


