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Apartments for Rent in Ames IA - 1,039 Rentals

Ames, IA Apartments for Rent

Situated in the heart of America's Heartland, Ames is a college town in central Iowa. The city wraps around its stellar Iowa State University, the state's flagship university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Living in Ames, you'll be able to visit the university's museums, including the Brunnier Art Museum, the Anderson Sculpture Garden, and the Farm House Museum -- a National Historic Landmark, built in 1860 and the first building on campus. You'll also be able to attend Iowa State Cyclones sports events. The football team began in 1878 and is now part of NCAA Division I as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

If you are looking at apartments in Ames, you may already be aware that the city has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 percent. Major employers include ISU, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames Laboratory, and GlobalVetLINK. Ames has a variety of "best of" awards, including one of the "Best College Towns in America" and one of the "Best Places to Live." It was also awarded with titles like one of the "Best Cities in America to Get a Job," one of the "Best Places for STEM Grads," and "Best Farmer's Market in Iowa.


Ames, IA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Ames, IA?

The average rent in Ames is $878. When you rent an apartment in Ames, you can expect to pay as little as $750 or as much as $1,304, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Ames, IA is $750 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $878 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $1,057 per month.

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

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is $1,304 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Ames, IA?

Transit options in Ames vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 0.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Ames, IA?

In Ames, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Fellows Elementary School, Kate Mitchell Elementary School, and Edwards Elementary School.

What is the top middle school in Ames, IA?

Ames is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Ames Middle School.

What is the top high school in Ames, IA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Ames apartments near top-ranking high schools like Ames High School.

What colleges and universities are in Ames, IA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Ames, you’ll have access to Iowa State University, Des Moines Area C.C., Boone, and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.

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