3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (102 Rentals)

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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: February 25, 2026

There are currently 476 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $465 to $2,370. South Ames, West Ames and North 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 Ames77$669$465
West Ames73$684$509
North Ames69$667$509
West Campus Village65$680$509
Fountainview64$649$509
Dauntless58$639$509
Downtown Ames18$795$465
East Ames14$710$465
Campustown10$1,160$680
Gateway Hills9$1,150$680

Largest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes in the South Ames neighborhood and is 1,804 square feet priced from $2,500. 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
BrickTowne Ames Townhomes3 Beds, 3 baths1,804 Sq Ft$2,500
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
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths1,300 Sq Ft$1,260
The Social ReserveWebster Renovated - Reserve0 Sq Ft$609
The Social West Ames®Reagen Renovated - Station0 Sq Ft$659

Cheapest Available Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the 3BR/3BA Model starting from $660 at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,025 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $946. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA$660
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath$1,025
Crystal Street Apartments3BR/2.0BA$1,075
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave.$1,200
1209 Mayfield Dr3 BR/ 2 BA$1,225
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths$1,260
Hickory Ridge Apartments3 bed, 2 bath$1,350
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms$1,350
Cardinal South Apartments3 Bed$1,400

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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 Copper Beech listed at $660.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $946.

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 $2,500 at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,300 sq ft.

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