What's the average rent in Ames, IA?

Rental Market Trends in Ames, IA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Ames, IA is $1,079 per month, which is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,079

-1.0%-$11 decrease month-over-month

-1.0%-$11 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

268

APARTMENTS

$924

HOUSES

$1,800

TOWNHOUSES

$1,795

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ames, IA at $924 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,800 per month. Townhomes average $1,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$990
3 Bedrooms	$1,395
4 Bedrooms	$1,728
All	$1,079

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ames, IA is $850 per month, followed by $990 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,395 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,728 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,780
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,795

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Ames, IA is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,780 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$900
3 Bedrooms	$1,125
4 Bedrooms	$1,395
All	$901

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $850 per month, followed by $900 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,125 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,395 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$835
2 Bedrooms	$1,015
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,880
All	$1,800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ames, IA is $835 per month, followed by $1,015 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,880 for a 4 bedroom house.