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Ames 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2025

There are currently 182 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $599 to $1,830. West Ames, North Ames and Somerset 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 Ames29$990$599
North Ames21$1,002$599
Somerset21$1,130$725
South Ames18$949$599
West Campus Village18$1,000$599
Downtown Ames16$1,040$615
Eagle Ridge16$1,010$725
Fountainview10$949$599
Dauntless8$949$599
Bel-Air7$1,100$775

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 $1,830. Copper Beech at Ames in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,224 square feet and currently listed start at $800. 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$1,830
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA1,224 Sq Ft$800
Haven ApartmentsSpruce1,041 Sq Ft$1,185
Windsor PointeThe Willow 60%1,004 Sq Ft$1,180
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth1,000 Sq Ft$775
Fountainview2 Bedroom 2 Bath968 Sq Ft$1,175
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA954 Sq Ft$699
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom934 Sq Ft$1,170
Prairie WestJuly- 2 Bedroom (Renovated)930 Sq Ft$1,225

Cheapest Available Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $675 at Townhomes at Creekside in the Fountainview neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 2 Bedroom is the 2bed 1bth Model at Grandview Square Apartments starting at $775 in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,082. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Townhomes at Creekside2 Bedroom$675
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth$775
205 Washington Ave2 Beds, 1 bath$775
College Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath$845
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath$875
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath$880
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1.5 bath$945
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths$975
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment$1,055
Haven ApartmentsWillow$1,065

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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.

Ames, IA
Population: 67,154

Ranked #547

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Ames, IA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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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 $1,082.

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 $1,830 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 892 sq ft.

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