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246 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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$980 - $1,030

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4511 Twain Cir

AmesIA50014
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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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2810 Grand Ave
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2810 Grand Ave

2810 Grand AveAmes, IA 50010
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Twin Oaks Apartments
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Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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2132 Sunset Dr
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2132 Sunset Dr

2132 Sunset DrAmes, IA 50014
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Westward Apartments
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Westward Apartments

137 Dotson DrAmes, IA 50014
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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 23, 2026

There are currently 139 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $650 to $1,600. West Ames, North Ames and Eagle Ridge 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 Ames19$880$650
North Ames18$880$650
Eagle Ridge17$869$650
Somerset16$874$650
South Ames16$889$650
West Campus Village15$869$650
Dauntless14$869$795
Fountainview14$869$800
Bel-Air4$880$695
Downtown Ames4$925$650

Largest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Fountain View Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood and is 722 square feet priced from $950. Windsor Pointe has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 714 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom722 Sq Ft$950
Windsor PointeAspen 60%714 Sq Ft$950
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment709 Sq Ft$925
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment708 Sq Ft$880
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath675 Sq Ft$869
Furman Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom665 Sq Ft$880
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...624 Sq Ft$785
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment411 Sq Ft$820

Cheapest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $785 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 $785 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$785
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...$785
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$820
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$869
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$880
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath$880
Furman Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom$880
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$925
Windsor PointeBirch 60%$950
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom$950

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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

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 722 square feet unit starting from $950 at Fountain View 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 658 sq ft.

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