1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (130 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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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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2823 West St
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2823 West St

2823 West StAmes, IA 50014
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Town Centre
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Town Centre

802 6th StAmes, IA 50010
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Campus Point
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Campus Point

150 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Westward Apartments
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Westward Apartments

137 Dotson DrAmes, IA 50014
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207 Stanton Ave
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207 Stanton Ave

207 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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400 S 4th St
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400 S 4th St

400 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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3418 Coy St
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3418 Coy St

3418 Coy StAmes, IA 50014

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Ames 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 23, 2026

There are currently 414 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $529 to $1,460. West Ames, South Ames and Downtown Ames 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 Ames60$825$529
South Ames54$822$529
Downtown Ames45$825$550
North Ames43$825$529
East Ames36$825$550
Eagle Ridge25$785$550
Somerset25$822$550
West Campus Village20$835$529
Dauntless17$775$529
Fountainview17$775$529

Largest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 1,088 square feet priced from $700. South Meadow in the Grand Junction neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 916 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
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1,088 Sq Ft$700
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber w/ Office916 Sq Ft$950
Tiverton Court Apartments3821 Tiverton ( 1 bedroom )795 Sq Ft$975
Oakwood750 Sq Ft$775
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom722 Sq Ft$695
Windsor PointeAspen 60%714 Sq Ft$975
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment708 Sq Ft$880
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom679 Sq Ft$800
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA573 Sq Ft$695
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment411 Sq Ft$820

Cheapest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $695 at West Village Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $695 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $874. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA$695
The Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$695
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom$695
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath$700
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$755
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$775
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$785
South Oak1 Bedroom XL$795
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA$800

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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 West Village Apartments listed at $695.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $874.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,088 square feet unit starting from $700 at Grandview Square 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 654 sq ft.

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