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property at 4541 Twain Cir

$1,525

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$1,525
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4541 Twain Cir

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property at 330 N Franklin Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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330 N Franklin Ave

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property at 424 Hilltop Rd

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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424 Hilltop Rd

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property at 2827 Wood St

$2,400

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$2,400
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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: July 10, 2026

There are currently 219 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $465 to $2,370. West Ames, South 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
West Ames33$999$489
South Ames27$737$465
Downtown Ames23$890$465
West Campus Village23$999$489
North Ames20$672$489
Somerset20$1,170$489
East Ames17$659$465
Eagle Ridge16$1,249$800
Campustown13$1,170$489
Gateway Hills9$1,020$489

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Brick Towne Ames in the South Ames neighborhood and is 1,804 square feet priced from $2,200. Walnut Ridge in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,475 square feet and currently listed start at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brick Towne Ames3 Bedroom TH1,804 Sq Ft$2,200
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )1,475 Sq Ft$1,500
The Grove3BR/3BA - Deluxe1,390 Sq Ft$549
The Landing AmesC1 - 3x31,342 Sq Ft$535
Oakwood3 Bedroom1,300 Sq Ft$1,350
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF1,298 Sq Ft$489
Prairie West3 Bedroom Townhome (Renovated)1,280 Sq Ft$1,595
Windsor PointeOak 60%1,273 Sq Ft$1,612
The Social West Ames®Hendrick A - Station1,200 Sq Ft$524
Hyland Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment1,118 Sq Ft$1,500

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 10, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF Model starting from $489 at Campustown in the Somerset neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the 3BR/3BA Upgraded Model at The Grove starting at $599 in the Grand Junction neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $982. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF$489
The Grove3BR/3BA Upgraded$599
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$660
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath$999
Campus West3 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,000
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075
Oakwood3 Bedroom$1,350
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave$1,350
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms$1,350
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm )$1,365

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Ames is at Campustown listed at $489.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $982.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,804 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Brick Towne Ames.

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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