1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (124 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550
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$550
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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property at 4503 Twain Cir

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204

4503 Twain Cir
AmesIA50014
property at 609 6th St

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Jul 25

609 6th St

AmesIA50010
property at 4511 Twain Cir

$980 - $1,030

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Available Aug 1

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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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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3 Plex
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3 Plex

616 8th StAmes, IA 50010

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Ames 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2026

There are currently 129 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $550 to $1,600. West Ames, Eagle Ridge and North 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 Ames17$860$550
Eagle Ridge15$795$550
North Ames15$865$550
Somerset15$825$550
South Ames15$840$550
West Campus Village14$872$550
Dauntless12$775$755
Fountainview12$775$755
Downtown Ames5$875$550
Campustown3$775$550

Largest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Oakwood in the Gateway Hills neighborhood and is 750 square feet priced from $775. Somerset Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 708 square feet and currently listed start at $880. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Oakwood1 bedroom750 Sq Ft$775
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment708 Sq Ft$880
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath675 Sq Ft$775
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment624 Sq Ft$755
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment542 Sq Ft$785
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment411 Sq Ft$820
304 Welch Ave1bed400 Sq Ft$935

Cheapest Available Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $755 at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom Model at Oakwood starting at $775 in the Gateway Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$755
Oakwood1 bedroom$775
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$775
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$785
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$820
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$880
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath$880
304 Welch Ave1bed$935
Windsor PointeAspen 60%$1,052

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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 College Creek Apartments listed at $755.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $912.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 750 square feet unit starting from $775 at Oakwood.

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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