2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (153 Rentals)

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Brick Towne Ames
$1,300 - $1,375
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$1,025 - $1,375
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Brick Towne Ames

200 W Crystal StAmes, IA 50010
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Haven Apartments
$1,065 - $1,375
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$825 - $1,300
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Haven Apartments

1201 Florida AveAmes, IA 50014
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Ames 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 18, 2026

There are currently 558 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $609 to $2,188. West Ames, North Ames and West Campus Village 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 Ames93$1,020$609
North Ames67$980$609
West Campus Village65$1,039$609
South Ames59$997$609
Somerset55$1,065$765
Eagle Ridge53$1,029$765
Fountainview47$969$609
Dauntless43$969$609
Downtown Ames30$1,102$665
Bel-Air14$980$765

Largest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Wessex Apartments in the Gateway Hills neighborhood and is 1,412 square feet priced from $1,880. The Catalyst in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,174 square feet and currently listed start at $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Wessex Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Condo - 1,412 sq ft.1,412 Sq Ft$1,880
The Catalyst2 Bedroom Apartment1,174 Sq Ft$1,695
Haven ApartmentsSpruce1,158 Sq Ft$1,185
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft1,137 Sq Ft$1,570
The Social West Ames®Paxton C - Station1,016 Sq Ft$679
Fountainview2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment968 Sq Ft$1,175
Somerset Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment934 Sq Ft$1,170
Fountain View Apartments2 Bedroom875 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 18, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 2bed 1bth Model starting from $765 at Grandview Square 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 $1,090. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth$765
Copper Beech2BR/2.5BA$800
Windsor PointeHickory 60%$825
College Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment$880
Melrose Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$880
West Field Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath$890
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA$900
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba$925
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...$925

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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 Grandview Square Apartments listed at $765.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,090.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,412 square feet unit starting from $1,880 at Wessex 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 886 sq ft.

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