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property at 2401 Knapp St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2401 Knapp St

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property at 609 6th St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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609 6th St

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property at 1028 Mesa Verde Pl

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1028 Mesa Verde Pl, Unit 1026

1028 Mesa Verde Pl
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Ames 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 19, 2026

There are currently 535 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $539 to $2,561. West Ames, South Ames and North Ames 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 Ames77$950$539
South Ames67$925$539
North Ames57$950$539
Downtown Ames43$985$649
Somerset43$1,012$745
Eagle Ridge42$982$745
West Campus Village42$962$539
East Ames35$925$649
Fountainview29$910$539
Campustown27$910$745

Largest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at CORE Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 1,035 square feet priced from $1,300. 4523 Twain Circle in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,034 square feet and currently listed start at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
CORE Apartments2x2 Sapphire1,035 Sq Ft$1,300
4523 Twain Circle2BR/2.0BA1,034 Sq Ft$1,400
Oakwood2 Bedroom1,025 Sq Ft$875
Brick Towne Ames2 Bedroom1,018 Sq Ft$1,100
Windsor PointeWillow 60%1,004 Sq Ft$1,530
246 Hyland2 Bed/ 2 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$995
Somerset Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment934 Sq Ft$1,170
West Village Apartments2BR/2BA896 Sq Ft$1,025
Fountain View Apartments2 Bedroom875 Sq Ft$950

Cheapest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 19, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 2BR/2BA Upgraded Model starting from $699 at The Grove in the Grand Junction neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model at Melrose Park Apartments starting at $795 in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,056. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded$699
Melrose Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$795
3426 Coy Street3426 Coy Street - 201$850
1007 Lincoln WaySpacious 2 Bedroom in Central Ames!$850
215 Jewel Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths$850
South Oak2 Bedroom B$850
Oakwood2 Bedroom$875
Hickory Ridge Apartments2 bed, 1 bath$875
South Meadow2 BR 1 BA - Savannah$895
College Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment$895

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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 The Grove listed at $699.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,056.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,035 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at CORE Apartments.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 853 sq ft.

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