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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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property at 217 Dotson Dr

$1,900

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

217 Dotson Dr

AmesIA50014
property at 2416 Eaton Ave

$2,200

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 30

2416 Eaton Ave

AmesIA50010

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2717 West St
4 Bedroom Apartments

2717 West St

2717 West StAmes, IA 50014
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West Towne Flats
4, 5 Bedroom Apartments

West Towne Flats

4710 Mortensen RdAmes, IA 50014
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229 Washington
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229 Washington

229 Washington AveAmes, IA 50010

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4719 Toronto St
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4719 Toronto St

4719 Toronto StAmes, IA 50014
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428 S 4th St
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428 S 4th St

428 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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444 Welch
4, 5 Bedroom Apartments

444 Welch

444 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
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307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Triangle Apartments
4, 5 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Apartments

125 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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West Street Lofts
4 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Lofts

2811 West StAmes, IA 50014
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Clocktower Place
4, 5 Bedroom Apartments

Clocktower Place

2410 Chamberlain StAmes, IA 50014
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4536 Twain Circle
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4536 Twain Circle

4536 Twain CirAmes, IA 50014
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Bramble Oak Apartments
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Bramble Oak Apartments

3714 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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Walnut Place
4 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Place

232 S Walnut AveAmes, IA 50010
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The Oaks
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The Oaks

216-224 S Kellogg AveAmes, IA 50010
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121 Beach Avenue
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121 Beach Avenue

121 Beach AveAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St.
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3319 Story St.

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014

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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames 4 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 24, 2026

There are currently 290 available 4 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $399 to $2,300. South Ames, West Ames and Fountainview are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 4 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available 4 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Ames52$544$399
West Ames51$574$399
Fountainview49$529$399
Dauntless47$509$399
North Ames36$599$399
West Campus Village35$599$399
Downtown Ames5$760$445
Campustown3$825$680
Eagle Ridge3$807$680
East Ames3$670$445

Largest Available Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 4 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at Walnut Ridge in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 1,933 square feet priced from $2,000. The Landing Ames in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 4 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,356 square feet and currently listed start at $445. Here is today’s list of the largest available 4 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )1,933 Sq Ft$2,000
The Landing AmesD1 - 4x21,356 Sq Ft$445
Point at AmesBoulder B1,355 Sq Ft$790
The Madison4x4 Furnished1,328 Sq Ft$484
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom1,250 Sq Ft$1,400
The Social West Ames®Langley B Renovated - Station0 Sq Ft$499

Cheapest Available Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 4 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, IA is the Langley B Renovated - Station Model starting from $499 at The Social West Ames® in the Fountainview neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames 4 Bedroom is the 4BR/4.5BA Model at Copper Beech starting at $670 in the South Ames neighborhood. The average price for all 4 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $865. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 4 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Social West Ames®Langley B Renovated - Station$499
Copper Beech4BR/4.5BA$670
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom$1,400
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.$1,600
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom$1,600
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )$2,000

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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 Ames

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ames Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ames ranges from $650 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $955.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ames cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ames range from $529 to $1,955. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,064.

How expensive are Ames Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 93 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ames on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $459 to $2,300 - averaging $981 for the location.

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