# Ames, IA > Find notable apartment rent drops and increases in Ames, IA. Compare before and after prices, filter by budget, and inspect each apartment’s price history. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/ Rent Watch Track price changes and find apartments within your budget. Latest included check: Nov 8, 2026, 9:13 AM UTC Change city ## Which tracked apartments fit this budget in Ames, IA? This filtered view includes 83 current priced apartments. The latest included check is Nov 8, 2026, 9:13 AM UTC. Open a result to inspect its price records and current availability. We compare identified apartments within one listing period. Lease terms and price basis must match. Fees and promotional effective rent stay separate. These results describe tracked listings; they do not establish a citywide trend. - [Up to $1,000/mo](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent#results) ## Apartments within reach 8 buildings · 83 listings · Lowest current rents Ames 50014 ### [Unique Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/) 9 matching listings Current asking rent $670/mo Unit · 1 bedroom · 1BR $670 /mo Checked Nov 8, 2026 Compare 9 apartments & price histories - [Unit · 1BR](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$670 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 1BR (2)](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$700 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · Studio - 479 sqft](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$700 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 2BR](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$880 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 1BR - 550 sqft](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$900 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 1BR - 700 sqft](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$920 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 1BR - 596 sqft](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$940 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 2BR - 850 sqft](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$990 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) - [Unit · 1BR - 644 sqft (2)](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/unique-apartment-homes-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](http://www.uniqueames.com/) Ames 50010 ### [Riverbirch](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/) 5 matching listings Current asking rent $695/mo Unit 908 · Studio · Studio $695 /mo Checked Nov 6, 2026 Compare 5 apartments & price histories - [Unit 908 · Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$695 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Jun 9, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/riverbirch/floor-plans#/floorplans/10036009892/units/10064198736) - [Unit 712 · 1BR 1BA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$795 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Nov 10, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/riverbirch/floor-plans#/floorplans/10036009893/units/10064198737) - [Unit 505 · 1BR 1BA - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$825 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/riverbirch/floor-plans#/floorplans/10036009894/units/10064198738) - [Unit 507 · 2 BR 1 BA - B](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 18, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/riverbirch/floor-plans#/floorplans/10036009895/units/10064198739) - [Unit 201 · 2 BR 1 BA - Remodel](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/riverbirch-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/riverbirch/floor-plans#/floorplans/10036009896/units/10064198740) Ames 50010 ### [South Oak](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/) 13 matching listings Current asking rent $695/mo Unit 107 · Studio · Studio $695 /mo Checked Nov 6, 2026 Compare 13 apartments & price histories - [Unit 107 · Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$695 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 31, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970363/units/10064128008) - [Unit 131 · 1 Bedroom](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$760 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 9, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970377/units/10064128029) - [Unit 128 · 1 Bedroom XL](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$795 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970388/units/10064128050) - [Unit 132 · 1 Bedroom XL](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$795 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970388/units/10064128056) - [Unit 123 · 1 Bedroom XL](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$795 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 7, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970388/units/10064128066) - [Unit 109 · 2 Bedroom B](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$850 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Jul 9, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970442/units/10064128141) - [Unit 110 · 2 Bedroom B](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$850 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 9, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970442/units/10064128153) - [Unit 5 · 2 Bedroom A](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$875 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 11, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970411/units/10064128080) - [Unit 7 · 2 Bedroom A](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$875 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 11, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970411/units/10064128089) - [Unit 4 · 2 Bedroom A](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$875 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970411/units/10064128101) - [Unit 9 · 2 Bedroom A](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$875 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970411/units/10064128109) - [Unit 1 · 2 Bedroom A](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$875 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 31, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970411/units/10064128123) - [Unit 23 · 2 Bedroom LK](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-oak-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-oak/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035970437/units/10064128133) Ames 50010 ### [South Meadow](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/) 22 matching listings Current asking rent $799/mo Unit 235 · 1 bedroom · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S $799 /mo Checked Nov 8, 2026 Compare 22 apartments & price histories - [Unit 235 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$799 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110526/units/10067954527) - [Unit 251 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$799 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110526/units/10067954528) - [Unit 2 · 1 BR 1 BA - Savannah](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$800 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110534/units/10067954543) - [Unit 241 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Straight](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$800 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 31, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110524/units/10067954524) - [Unit 119 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - L Shape](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$805 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110527/units/10067954529) - [Unit 127 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - L Shape](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$805 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Nov 11, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110527/units/10067954530) - [Unit 126 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - E](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$820 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110533/units/10067954542) - [Unit 150 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - L](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$825 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110528/units/10067954531) - [Unit 142 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - L](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$825 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110528/units/10067954533) - [Unit 252 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - L](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$825 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 21, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110528/units/10067954534) - [Unit 116 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - L](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$825 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 12, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110528/units/10067954532) - [Unit 103 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Remodel](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$840 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 10, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110531/units/10067954537) - [Unit 149 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - E](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$850 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110529/units/10067954535) - [Unit 281 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$890 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 19, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110525/units/10067954525) - [Unit 389 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$890 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 22, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110525/units/10067954526) - [Unit 286 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$895 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110532/units/10067954538) - [Unit 382 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$895 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110532/units/10067954539) - [Unit 107 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisan Rem](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$895 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110530/units/10067954536) - [Unit 292 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$895 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110532/units/10067954540) - [Unit 384 · 1 BR 1 BA - Meadow - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$895 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110532/units/10067954541) - [Unit 114 · 1 BR 1 BA - Timber w/ Office](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110537/units/10067954546) - [Unit 17 · 3 BR 1 BA - Savannah](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$999 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Reported availability: Jun 16, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-meadow-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-meadow/floor-plans#/floorplans/10038110536/units/10067954545) Ames 50014 ### [West Towne](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/) 5 matching listings Current asking rent $860/mo Unit 1 · 1 bedroom · Studio $860 /mo Checked Nov 7, 2026 Compare 5 apartments & price histories - [Unit 1 · Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$860 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 7, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](https://www.westtowneliving.com/ames/west-towne/student/) - [Unit 2 · Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$860 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 7, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](https://www.westtowneliving.com/ames/west-towne/student/) - [Unit 5 · 1BR/1BA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$940 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 7, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](https://www.westtowneliving.com/ames/west-towne/student/) - [Unit 8 · 1BR/1BA- Ground](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 7, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](https://www.westtowneliving.com/ames/west-towne/student/) - [Unit 9 · 2BR/1BA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 7, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. Reported monthly fees: $0. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View property on rental site](https://www.westtowneliving.com/ames/west-towne/student/) Ames 50010 ### [Maple Glen](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/) 3 matching listings Current asking rent $860/mo Unit 15 · 1 bedroom · 1BR 1BA $860 /mo Checked Nov 6, 2026 Compare 3 apartments & price histories - [Unit 15 · 1BR 1BA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$860 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 10, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/maple-glen/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035973149/units/10064132705) - [Unit 1 · 2BR 1BA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$945 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Jul 7, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/maple-glen/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035973154/units/10064132718) - [Unit 20 · 2BR 1BA - Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/maple-glen-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/maple-glen/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035973166/units/10064132735) Ames 50014 ### [Gateway Hills](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/) 10 matching listings Current asking rent $870/mo Unit 505 · 1 bedroom · 1x1 Large $870 /mo Checked Nov 6, 2026 Compare 10 apartments & price histories - [Unit 505 · 1x1 Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$870 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 24, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035953990/units/10064098895) - [Unit 811 · 1x1 Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$870 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 6, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035953990/units/10064098905) - [Unit 903 · 2x1](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$925 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954002/units/10064098920) - [Unit 902 · 2x1 Large](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$975 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954008/units/10064098931) - [Unit 306 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098954) - [Unit 604 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098941) - [Unit 608 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098947) - [Unit 609 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098961) - [Unit 108 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 28, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098967) - [Unit 504 · 2x1.5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$995 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 25, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/gateway-hills-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/gateway-hills/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035954016/units/10064098974) Ames 50010 ### [South View](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/) 16 matching listings Current asking rent $950/mo Unit 227 / 8 · 2 bedrooms · Compass $950 /mo Checked Nov 6, 2026 Compare 16 apartments & price histories - [Unit 227 / 8 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Listed; confirm the move-in date. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096375) - [Unit 211 / 4 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096404) - [Unit 211 / 7 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096385) - [Unit 217 / 5 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096483) - [Unit 217 / 6 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096471) - [Unit 219 / 8 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096392) - [Unit 225 / 8 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 5, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096418) - [Unit 209 / 6 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096494) - [Unit 209 / 7 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096428) - [Unit 227 / 7 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 8, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096440) - [Unit 225 / 6 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Aug 12, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096504) - [Unit 227 / 5 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 18, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096515) - [Unit 219 / 6 · Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Sep 22, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952845/units/10064096522) - [Unit 209 / 8 · Compass](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952818/units/10064096450) - [Unit 225 / 2 · Classic](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 3, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952811/units/10064096355) - [Unit 209 / 2 · Classic](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)$950 /mo Earlier comparable price not confirmed. Checked Nov 6, 2026. Reported availability: Oct 31, 2026. Base asking rent; fees may apply. Lease term not confirmed. [Price history](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/south-view-ames-ia/#price-history-section)[View unit on rental site](https://www.artisanmanagementgroup.com/apartments/ia/ames/south-view/floor-plans#/floorplans/10035952811/units/10064096365) The wider picture ## Limited recent comparisons Past 30 days Rent drops 0 Increases 0 Unchanged 0 0 comparable listings across 0 buildings, from 83 current listings in this area, bedroom, and budget view. This sample is too limited to describe a citywide trend. ## Current rents in Ames [All current apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/apartments/) Median asking rents in our current listings, by bedroom count. - [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent&bedrooms=0#results): $697.50 /mo Browse listings - [1 bedroom](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent&bedrooms=1#results): $860 /mo Browse listings - [2 bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent&bedrooms=2#results): $995 /mo Browse listings - [3 bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent&bedrooms=3#results): $1,395 /mo Browse listings - [4 bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/rent-watch/?direction=budget&window=30&sort=rent&bedrooms=4#results): $2,200 /mo Browse listings ## Recently added to our checks First observed in the past seven days; this is not a move-in date. - [West Towne · Unit 2](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/) First observed Nov 7, 2026 $860 /mo - [West Towne · Unit 5](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/) First observed Nov 7, 2026 $940 /mo - [West Towne · Unit 8](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/) First observed Nov 7, 2026 $950 /mo - [West Towne · Unit 9](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/west-towne-ames-ia/) First observed Nov 7, 2026 $995 /mo How we compare rents We compare the same identified apartment within one listing period. Asking rent, fees, and promotional effective prices remain separate. Repeat checks must confirm a comparison. A missing price is never counted as an unchanged rent. Large events need additional checks before we publish a story. Prices update after successful checks.