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Ames 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 04, 2026

There are currently 122 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $529 to $2,751. West Ames, Downtown Ames and Eagle Ridge are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Ames18$950$529
Downtown Ames15$950$615
Eagle Ridge15$950$775
North Ames14$950$529
Somerset14$995$775
South Ames11$929$529
Bel-Air8$1,030$775
West Campus Village6$980$529
Campustown4$910$675
Dauntless4$929$529

Largest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Windsor Pointe in the Fountainview neighborhood and is 1,004 square feet priced from $1,380. Cardinal South Apartments has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Windsor PointeWillow 60%1,004 Sq Ft$1,380
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed1,000 Sq Ft$1,350
Prairie West2 Bedroom (Renovated) Townhome950 Sq Ft$1,405
Somerset Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment934 Sq Ft$1,170
The Landing AmesB1 - 2x2910 Sq Ft$615
Melrose Park Apartments2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment900 Sq Ft$795
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)887 Sq Ft$1,080
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment875 Sq Ft$1,340
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba828 Sq Ft$925
Hyland Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment802 Sq Ft$1,055

Cheapest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 04, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $795 at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 2 Bedroom is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech starting at $800 in the South Ames neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,057. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Melrose Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$795
Copper Beech2BR/2.5BA$800
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1 bath$825
West Field Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath$895
College Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment$895
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba$925
Hickory Ridge Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath$929
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...$940
Hyland Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$1,055
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)$1,080

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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 2 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Ames is at Melrose Park Apartments listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,057.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,004 square feet unit starting from $1,380 at Windsor Pointe.

What is the average size for Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 789 sq ft.

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