1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (125 Rentals)

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Brick Towne Ames
$1,050 - $1,150
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$1,050 - $1,400
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$1,050 - $1,400
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Brick Towne Ames

200 W Crystal StAmes, IA 50010
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Haven Apartments
$900 - $1,080
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$825 - $1,300
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$75
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$900 - $1,375
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Haven Apartments

1201 Florida AveAmes, IA 50014
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126 Welch Ave
$725
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$725 - $1,200
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126 Welch Ave

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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2603 Knapp St
$600
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$600 - $1,300
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$600 - $1,300
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2603 Knapp St

2603 Knapp StAmes, IA 50014
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$1,175

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3004 West St

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514-520 Carroll Ave
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514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
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640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Ames 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 21, 2026

There are currently 351 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $600 to $1,600. West Ames, West Campus Village and Somerset are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Ames65$940$600
West Campus Village55$940$600
Somerset51$940$670
Eagle Ridge49$940$670
North Ames34$904$600
South Ames31$950$600
Dauntless26$935$745
Fountainview26$940$600
Downtown Ames7$960$695
East Ames4$960$600

Largest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Haven Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 789 square feet priced from $1,039. Village Park in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 725 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Haven ApartmentsBirch789 Sq Ft$1,039
Village Park2121 Cottonwood (1 bedroom)725 Sq Ft$1,000
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom722 Sq Ft$950
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment709 Sq Ft$925
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment708 Sq Ft$880
The Catalyst1 Bedroom Apartment701 Sq Ft$1,295
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment564 Sq Ft$745
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment411 Sq Ft$820

Cheapest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $705 at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 1 Bedroom is the 640 S. 4th St. - Unit... Model at 640 S. 4th St. starting at $745 in the Grand Junction neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $958. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$705
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...$745
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$745
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$755
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$820
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA$825
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$869
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath$880
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$880
Haven ApartmentsElm$900

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Ames Overview

Recently listed by CNNMoney as one of their 'best places to live', Ames is an inviting slice of American heritage that's ideal for both working class families and ambitious Twenty-somethings alike. Home to a number of places of higher learning as well as an assortment of other industry, this Iowa hotspot is a must-consider for anyone in the market for a great new spot to call home.

Why live in Ames, IA?

From the area university...which has produced Pulitzer Prize winners, astronauts and more...to the wide array of historic structures and stately homes lining the downtown area, Ames apartments make a fantastic place to live, work and play. Offering easy access to the nightlife and job market of nearby Des Moines, Ames maintains an intrinsic charm all its own.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ames is at Melrose Park Apartments listed at $705.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $958.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 789 square feet unit starting from $1,039 at Haven Apartments.

What is the average size for Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 710 sq ft.

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