Ames, IA houses for rent
15 houses for rent in Ames, IA, from 2 communities.
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Eastwood of Ames | House for rent
450 E 7th St, Ames, IA, 50010
1-3 beds
1 bath
576-1,674 sqft
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$675-$2,157 /mo
Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP | House for rent
3250 Tripp St, Ames, IA, 50014
2-4 beds
1-2 baths
894-1,464 sqft
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4515 NE Briarwood Drive | House for rent
Ankeny, IA, 50021
4 beds
3 baths
2,660 sqft
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$895-$1,846 /mo
Destination 141 | House for rent
1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA, 50111
Studio-3 beds
1-2.5 baths
465-1,322 sqft
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$1,080-$1,575 /mo
The Sterling at Prairie Trail | House for rent
2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Studio-2 beds
1-2 baths
553-1,598 sqft
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Hilltop Senior | House for rent
3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
1-2 beds
1-2 baths
737-1,011 sqft
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6304 Washington Avenue | House for rent
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
2 beds
1.5 baths
1,980 sqft
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1000 NE 19th Street S | House for rent
1000 NE 19th Street, Grimes, IA, 50111
3 beds
2 baths
1,503 sqft
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6302 Washington Avenue | House for rent
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
3 beds
1.5 baths
1,980 sqft
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Ames is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. Ames is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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LilyPad Learning Center
Childcare
ChildServe Childcare Center
Childcare
Eagle's Loft Early Learning Center
Childcare
Central Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 608 students
United Community South
Public • PK, K-6 • 361 students
St Cecilia Elementary School
Private • PK-5 • 174 students
Northwood Pre-School
Public • PK, K • 254 students
Gilbert Elementary School
Public • PK, K-2 • 410 students
United Community North
Public • PK, K-1 • 167 students
Fellows Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 528 students
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 290 students
Meeker Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 351 students
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 367 students
Edwards Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 450 students
Ames Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1002 students
Ames High School
Public • 9-12 • 1403 students
Iowa State University
College
Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Campus
College
Ames Municipal Airport
Airport
Lincoln Way at Duff Avenue Westbound
Bus
Veterinary Medicine
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Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Eastbound
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University Boulevard at Mortensen Parkway Northbound
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20th Street at Grand Avenue Northbound
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Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Southbound
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Storm Street at Welch Avenue Eastbound
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Mary Greely Hospital Southbound
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Ames Municipal Airport
Airport
Lincoln Way at Duff Avenue Westbound
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Veterinary Medicine
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Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Eastbound
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University Boulevard at Mortensen Parkway Northbound
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20th Street at Grand Avenue Northbound
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Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Southbound
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Storm Street at Welch Avenue Eastbound
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Mary Greely Hospital Southbound
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South 16th Street at Golden Aspen Drive Westbound
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Which Wich?
Food
Chipotle
Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Food
Papa John's
Food
Arby's
Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Food
Arby's
Food
Burger King
Food
The Angry Irishmen
Drinks
Es Tas Bar & Grill
Drinks
West Towne Pub
Drinks
Sportsman Lounge
Drinks
London Underground
Drinks
Welch Ave. Station
Drinks
The Blue Owl Bar
Drinks
BNC Field House
Drinks
Time Out
Drinks
Which Wich?
Food
Chipotle
Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Food
Papa John's
Food
Arby's
Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Food
Arby's
Food
Burger King
Food
Fuji
Restaurant
Stomping Grounds Cafe
Restaurant
Vinyl Cafe
Restaurant
Gentle Doctor Cafe
Restaurant
Cabin Coffee Co.
Restaurant
Joe's Pizza
Restaurant
Thai Kitchen
Restaurant
Downtown Deli
Restaurant
Heaping Plato
Restaurant
TJ Maxx
Shopping
Kohl's
Shopping
Main Street Magic, Miniatures, and More
Shopping
North Grand Mall
Shopping
Theisens
Shopping
Target
Shopping
JCPenney
Shopping
Dog·Eared Books
Shopping
KD Game Room Supply
Shopping
Gateway Express & Burgie's Espresso Cafe
Grocery store
Hy-Vee
Grocery store
Fareway
Grocery store
East Side Market
Grocery store
Great Harvest Bakery and Café
Grocery store
Dutch Oven Bakery
Grocery store
Fareway
Grocery store
West Side Market
Grocery store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
TJ Maxx
Shopping
Kohl's
Shopping
Main Street Magic, Miniatures, and More
Shopping
North Grand Mall
Shopping
Theisens
Shopping
Target
Shopping
JCPenney
Shopping
Dog·Eared Books
Shopping
KD Game Room Supply
Shopping
Lot 43
Automotive
Lot 61H
Automotive
Lot 201H
Automotive
Lot 73
Automotive
Phillips 66
Automotive
Swift Stop
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Lot 82
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Lot 121
Automotive
Memorial Union Parking Ramp
Automotive
Lot 43
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Lot 61H
Automotive
Lot 201H
Automotive
Lot 73
Automotive
Phillips 66
Automotive
Swift Stop
Automotive
Lot 82
Automotive
Lot 121
Automotive
Memorial Union Parking Ramp
Automotive
5th Street Dental Office
Healthcare
Herrick Dental
Healthcare
McFarland Clinic
Healthcare
Walgreens
Healthcare
Bliss Cancer Center
Healthcare
Ames Foot Clinic
Healthcare
West Ames Eye Center
Healthcare
Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic
Healthcare
Thielen Student Health Center
Healthcare
SpringHill Suites Ames
Hotel
Baymont Inn & Suites Ames
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Sleep Inn & Suites
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Red Roof Inn Ames
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
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Ames Motor Lodge Motel
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Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
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Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
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TownePlace Suites Ames
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Century 21
Other
American Family Insurance
Other
Dero
Other
Express Employment Professionals
Other
AXA Advisors
Other
H&R Block
Other
West End Living Campus Center
Other
State Farm
Other
Dero
Other
Cyclone Barber
Personal care
Campus Cuts
Personal care
Great Clips
Personal care
Chic Beauty Salon
Personal care
Massage Reflexology
Personal care
All Cuts Barber Shop
Personal care
The Salon In Ames
Personal care
Heroic Hair
Personal care
The Groom Room Men's Hair Co.
Personal care
Ames Animal Hospital
Pet care
Ames Dog Park
Pet care
All Pets Animal Hospital
Pet care
PetSmart
Pet care
Treats on a Leash
Pet care
Serenity Pet Spa
Pet care
Pepper's Pawfection
Pet care
Petco
Pet care
Story County Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Place of worship
Lifepointe Church
Place of worship
Ames Seventh Day Adventist Church
Place of worship
Darul Arqum Islamic Centre
Place of worship
Ascension Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church
Place of worship
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames
Place of worship
Korean Christian Reformed Church
Place of worship
Oakwood Road Church
Place of worship
United States Post Office - Cyclone Station
Public service
First National Bank of Ames
Public service
Ames Post Office
Public service
Vision Bank
Public service
Ames Fire Department Station 3
Public service
ISU Police
Public service
Hastings, Gartin & Boettger
Public service
First Federal Savings Bank
Public service
First National Bank
Public service
American Legion Hall
Entertainment
Ames History Museum
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Stephens Auditorium
Entertainment
Lighthouse Campus Fellowship
Entertainment
KASI-AM 1430
Entertainment
Lush Auditorium
Entertainment
Cinemark Movies 12
Entertainment
American Legion Hall
Entertainment
Ames History Museum
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Stephens Auditorium
Entertainment
Lighthouse Campus Fellowship
Entertainment
KASI-AM 1430
Entertainment
Lush Auditorium
Entertainment
Cinemark Movies 12
Entertainment
Sand Volleyball Court
Sports
Cap Timm Field
Sports
Iowa State Disc Golf Course
Sports
Lied Recreation Center
Sports
Georgie Tsushima Memorial Skate Park
Sports
Iowa State University Cross Country Course
Sports
Basketball Courts
Sports
Carroll Marty Disc Golf Course
Sports
MidAmerican Field
Sports
Average rent in Ames
In Ames, the average rent is $1,411 per month, with the average rental size around 958 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,411/month
Average rental size
958 sqft
Rent ranges
- Under $1,000
- 32.1%
- $1,001 - $1,500
- 36.4%
- $1,501 - $2,000
- 17.4%
- $2,001 - $2,500
- 6.7%
- $2,501 - $3,000
- 2.7%
- Over $3,000
- 4.7%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Iowa
In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$103
$103
Gas
$72
$72
Water
$29
$29
Sewer
$47
$47
Cable
$64
$64
Internet
$49
$49
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