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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2026

There are currently 330 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $509 to $1,941. West Ames, North Ames and South 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 Ames49$995$509
North Ames42$975$509
South Ames36$969$509
Eagle Ridge33$1,030$790
Somerset33$1,052$790
Downtown Ames30$980$615
West Campus Village24$1,029$509
Fountainview21$969$509
Dauntless20$969$509
Bel-Air14$980$790

Largest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at The Catalyst in the South Ames neighborhood and is 1,174 square feet priced from $1,700. Grayhawk Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,137 square feet and currently listed start at $1,620. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Catalyst2 Bedroom Apartment1,174 Sq Ft$1,700
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 Sq Ft1,137 Sq Ft$1,620
Village Park2135 Cottonwood (2 bedroom)1,032 Sq Ft$1,300
Windsor PointeWillow 60%1,004 Sq Ft$925
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth1,000 Sq Ft$790
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed1,000 Sq Ft$1,350
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 May 19, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 2bed 1bth Model starting from $790 at Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model at Melrose Park Apartments starting at $795 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,075. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth$790
Melrose Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$795
Copper Beech2BR/2.5BA$800
Windsor PointeHickory 60%$825
West Field Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath$895
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba$925
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...$940
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath$950
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms$950
Furman Western Hills2BR 2BA$955

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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

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,075.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,174 square feet unit starting from $1,700 at The Catalyst.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 956 sq ft.

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