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University Plains

University Plains

Ames, Iowa, 50014

3+ Bedrooms$299 - $349

South Duff

South Duff

Ames, Iowa, 50010

Studio/1 Bedroom$570 - $660

2 Bedrooms$385 - $410

3+ Bedrooms$279 - $395

Fountains Apts

Fountains Apts

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265

1 Bedroom$805 - $845

2 Bedrooms$960 - $1,000

3 Bedrooms$1,240 - $1,280

TurtleCreek

TurtleCreek

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266

1 BedroomUp to $1,100

2 BedroomsUp to $1,480

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Ames Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,00011.6%8.2% +3.4%
    $10,000 to $14,9998.0%6.7% +1.3%
    $15,000 to $19,9998.1%6.9% +1.2%
    $20,000 to $24,9998.1%7.5% +0.6%
    $25,000 to $29,9996.3%7.4% -1.1%
    $30,000 to $34,9996.4%7.2% -0.8%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.7%6.8% -1.1%
    $40,000 to $44,9994.8%6.5% -1.7%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.4%5.7% -1.3%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.7%10.2% -1.5%
    $60,000 to $74,9999.1%10.8% -1.7%
    $75,000 to $99,9999.1%8.8% +0.3%
    $100,000 to $124,9994.1%3.4% +0.7%
    $125,000 to $149,9992.2%1.4% +0.8%
    $150,000 to $199,9991.6%1.1% +0.5%
    $200,000 or more1.7%1.3% +0.4%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity 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 more27.0%14.4% +12.6%
    Not computed4.7%7.8% -3.1%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years46.5%18.6% +27.9%
    25 to 34 years29.2%25.4% +3.8%
    35 to 44 years10.8%19.6% -8.8%
    45 to 54 years5.7%12.8% -7.1%
    55 to 64 years2.5%6.7% -4.2%
    65 to 74 years2.0%6.0% -4.0%
    75 to 84 years2.2%7.1% -4.9%
    85 years and over1.2%3.8% -2.6%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes58.9%52.3% +6.6%
    30 to 44 minutes13.5%19.8% -6.3%
    45 to 59 minutes13.8%9.0% +4.8%
    60 or more minutes13.8%18.9% -5.1%

Source: 2000 Census

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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%

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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.

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