Studio Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA (17 Rentals)

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Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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Campus Point
Studio Apartments

Campus Point

150 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014

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Ames Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 05, 2025

There are currently 53 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ames, IA that range in price from $620 to $1,300. Dauntless, Eagle Ridge and South Ames 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
Dauntless7$775$670
Eagle Ridge7$775$620
South Ames7$777$620
West Ames7$775$620
West Campus Village7$775$670
Fountainview6$775$670
North Ames6$780$620
Somerset6$775$620

Largest Available Ames Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Ames, IA is found at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 410 square feet priced from $670. Hickory Ridge Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 410 square feet and currently listed start at $775. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath410 Sq Ft$670
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bath410 Sq Ft$775
Wyndsor TerraceStudio350 Sq Ft$740

Cheapest Available Ames Studio Apartments

As of May 05, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Ames, IA is the Studio, 1 bath Model starting from $670 at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Ames Studio is the Studio Model at Wyndsor Terrace starting at $740 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Ames is currently $858. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath$670
Wyndsor TerraceStudio$740
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bath$775

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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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Getting Around Ames, IA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Ames is $858.

What is the largest available Studio Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 410 square feet unit starting from $670 at College Creek Apartments.

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

The average size for a Studio rental in Ames is currently 423 sq ft.

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