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property at 3826 Marigold Dr

$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3826 Marigold Dr

AmesIA50014

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property at 813 Delaware Ave

$935

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$935
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$935

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

813 Delaware Ave

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property at 3420 Harcourt Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3420 Harcourt Dr

AmesIA50010
property at 4543 Twain Cir

$1,525

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

4543 Twain Cir

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property at 4541 Twain Cir

$1,525

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

4541 Twain Cir

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property at 1309 Ontario Cir

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1309 Ontario Cir

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property at 2815 Monroe Dr

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

2815 Monroe Dr

AmesIA50010
property at 3314 Emerald Dr

$1,825

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$1,825
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$1,825

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

3314 Emerald Dr

AmesIA50010
property at 2723 London Drive

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2723 London Drive

AmesIA50010
property at 2827 Wood St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2827 Wood St

AmesIA50014

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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 26, 2026

There are currently 137 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $459 to $1,701. South Ames, West Ames and Downtown Ames are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Ames20$680$459
West Ames20$1,055$459
Downtown Ames17$980$465
North Ames16$680$459
East Ames13$675$465
West Campus Village8$1,149$459
Campustown7$1,237$800
Fountainview7$629$459
Eagle Ridge6$1,349$800
Somerset6$1,349$800

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Walnut Ridge in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 1,475 square feet priced from $1,500. Fountainview in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,392 square feet and currently listed start at $1,585. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )1,475 Sq Ft$1,500
Fountainview3 Bed/2 Bath Apartment1,392 Sq Ft$1,585
The Grove3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$650
The Landing AmesC1 - 3x31,342 Sq Ft$535
Prairie West3 Bedroom Townhome (Renovated)1,280 Sq Ft$1,595
Windsor PointeOak 60%1,273 Sq Ft$1,199
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath1,201 Sq Ft$1,050
Hyland Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment1,118 Sq Ft$1,500

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 3BR/3BA Upgraded Model starting from $610 at The Grove in the Grand Junction neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the 3BR/3BA Model at Copper Beech starting at $660 in the South Ames neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $970. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Grove3BR/3BA Upgraded$610
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$660
1108 S. 4th Street3 Bed/ 1.5 Bath$980
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath$1,050
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath$1,149
Northern Lights Apartments3305 Roy Key ( 3 bedroom )$1,170
1209 Mayfield Dr3 BR/ 2 BA$1,225
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave$1,350
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms$1,350

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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 3 Bedroom Ames Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $970.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,475 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at Walnut Ridge.

What is the average size for Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,100 sq ft.

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