1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE (30 Rentals)

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Bluestem Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem Apartments

3680 Big Bluestem RdFremont, NE 68025
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Elkhorn Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhorn Station

2606 N Main StElkhorn, NE 68022

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Largest Available Ames and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, NE is found at The Abacus in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood and is 1,024 square feet priced from $1,685. Antler View Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 890 square feet and currently listed start at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The AbacusA2B1,024 Sq Ft$1,685
Antler View Apartments1 Bedroom890 Sq Ft$1,100
Fountain SpringsCedar890 Sq Ft$1,050
EVO Townhomes & ApartmentsRise874 Sq Ft$1,395
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End851 Sq Ft$1,112
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit850 Sq Ft$1,050
Dalmore ApartmentsClassic846 Sq Ft$1,288
Aerie Blue SageApartment - A831 Sq Ft$1,740
Connect55+ Elkhorn Active Community 55+1 BR 1 BA757 Sq Ft$1,720
Dana VillageA2B595 Sq Ft$561

Cheapest Available Ames and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, NE is the A3B Model starting from $561 at Dana Village . The second most affordable Ames 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community starting at $725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $1,365. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Dana VillageA3B$561
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath$725
Fountain SpringsBirch$995
Sixty610 Stone CreekA1$1,046
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit$1,050
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom$1,073
1010 on the LakeA1 Studio Floor Plan$1,095
Antler View Apartments1 Bedroom$1,100
Hanover FlatsPotter$1,175
Whispering RidgeA2R$1,195

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ames is at Dana Village listed at $561.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $1,365.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,024 square feet unit starting from $1,685 at The Abacus.

What is the average size for Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 585 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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