Ames, IA rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Ames, IA is $1,246.
$1,246
+$26
+$96
121
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $409 to $3,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 5 |
| $700 | 10 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 12 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 20 |
| $1,200 | 17 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 9 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $96 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $970 | $1,050 |
| Feb | $1,010 | $985 |
| Mar | $1,062 | $990 |
| Apr | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| May | $1,000 | $1,080 |
| Jun | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $1,050 | $1,090 |
| Aug | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,295 | $1,237 |
| Oct | $1,140 | No data |
| Nov | $1,099 | No data |
| Dec | $1,025 | No data |
Market temperature
The Ames, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Ames, IA is 39% lower than the national average.
$1,246
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Ames, IA?
The average rent in Ames, IA is $1,246.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Ames, IA?
Houses in Ames, IA rent between $409 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,246.
3. How has the rent in Ames, IA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Ames, IA increased by $96
4. How much has the rent in Ames, IA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Ames, IA increased by $26
5. How many available rentals are there in Ames, IA?
There are currently 121 rentals available in Ames, IA.
6. How do rent prices in Ames, IA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Ames, IA is $1,246 — 39.22% lower the national average of $2,050.