Studio Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (43 Rentals)

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640 S. 4th St.
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640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Twin Oaks Apartments
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Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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2917 West St
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2917 West St

2917 West StAmes, IA 50014

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Campus Point
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Campus Point

150 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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134 N Hyland Ave
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134 N Hyland Ave

134 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Flatiron Lofts
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Flatiron Lofts

2600 Northridge PkwyAmes, IA 50010
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3306 Grand Ave
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3306 Grand Ave

3306 Grand AveAmes, IA 50010
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137 N Hyland
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137 N Hyland

137 N HylandAmes, IA 50014

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114 Campus Ave
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114 Campus Ave

114 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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South Oak
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South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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Riverbirch
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Riverbirch

201 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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2609 Ferndale Ave
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2609 Ferndale Ave

2609 Ferndale AveAmes, IA 50010
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Northridge Village
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Northridge Village

3300 George W Carver AveAmes, IA 50010
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4518 Hutchison
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4518 Hutchison

4518 Hutchison StAmes, IA 50014
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Cranford Apartments
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Cranford Apartments

103 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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The Lofts
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The Lofts

2519 Chamberlain StAmes, IA 50014
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1107 Delaware
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1107 Delaware

1103-1107 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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245 Hyland
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245 Hyland

245 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Ames, IA Local Guide

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Ames Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2026

There are currently 78 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $675 to $1,525. South Ames, West Ames and West Campus Village are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ames with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Ames10$770$675
West Ames10$699$675
West Campus Village10$699$675
Dauntless9$699$675
Fountainview9$699$675
North Ames9$734$699
Somerset9$699$675
Eagle Ridge8$699$699
Campustown1$1,135$770
Downtown Ames1$930$770

Largest Available Ames Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at CORE Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 531 square feet priced from $999. West Towne in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 416 square feet and currently listed start at $699. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
CORE ApartmentsSx1 Amber531 Sq Ft$999
West TowneStudio416 Sq Ft$699
Hickory Ridge Apartments410 Sq Ft$699
304 Welch AveStudio350 Sq Ft$635

Cheapest Available Ames Studio Apartments

As of September 20, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Ames, IA is the Studio Model starting from $635 at 304 Welch Ave in the Somerset neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames Studio is the Studio Model at West Towne starting at $699 in the Fountainview neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Ames is currently $855. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
304 Welch AveStudio$635
West TowneStudio$699
CORE ApartmentsSx1 Amber$999

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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 Studio Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Ames is at 304 Welch Ave listed at $635.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Ames is $855.

What is the largest available Studio Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 531 square feet unit starting from $999 at CORE Apartments.

What is the average size for Ames Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Ames is currently 462 sq ft.

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