1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE (31 Rentals)

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Elkhorn Station
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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 Edge 204 in the Rose Gardens Estate neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $1,649. The Abacus in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,024 square feet and currently listed start at $1,685. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Edge 204Joselyn1,125 Sq Ft$1,649
The AbacusA2B1,024 Sq Ft$1,685
CaprianaFiore963 Sq Ft$1,476
Ravello 192 & Ravello llVilla960 Sq Ft$1,710
Fountain SpringsCedar890 Sq Ft$1,050
EVO Townhomes & ApartmentsRise874 Sq Ft$1,395
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit850 Sq Ft$875
1010 on the LakeA5 One Bed Floor Plan822 Sq Ft$1,395
Connect55+ Elkhorn Active Community 55+1 BR 1 BA757 Sq Ft$1,770
Dana VillageA2B595 Sq Ft$561

Cheapest Available Ames and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 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 $1,452. 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
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit$875
Fountain SpringsBirch$995
Bluestem ApartmentsOne Beds$995
1010 on the LakeA1 Studio Floor Plan$1,095
Lynbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom$1,146
Hanover FlatsPotter$1,175
EVO Townhomes & ApartmentsRetreat$1,315
The AbacusA1$1,350

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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 $1,452.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $1,649 at Edge 204.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 700 sq ft.

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