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


The Abacus

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Connect55+ Elkhorn Active Community 55+

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Ames, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ames Studio Apartments | $1,114 | $536 | $1,681 |
Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $561 | $3,138 |
Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $663 | $3,805 |
Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,218 | $3,250 |
Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $2,599 | $3,550 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Edge 204 | Joselyn | 1,125 Sq Ft | $1,649 |
The Abacus | A2B | 1,024 Sq Ft | $1,685 |
Capriana | Fiore | 963 Sq Ft | $1,476 |
Ravello 192 & Ravello ll | Villa | 960 Sq Ft | $1,710 |
Fountain Springs | Cedar | 890 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
EVO Townhomes & Apartments | Rise | 874 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
Prairie View Apartments | 1 bedroom unit | 850 Sq Ft | $875 |
1010 on the Lake | A5 One Bed Floor Plan | 822 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
Connect55+ Elkhorn Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 757 Sq Ft | $1,770 |
Dana Village | A2B | 595 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Dana Village | A3B | $561 |
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $725 |
Prairie View Apartments | 1 bedroom unit | $875 |
Fountain Springs | Birch | $995 |
Bluestem Apartments | One Beds | $995 |
1010 on the Lake | A1 Studio Floor Plan | $1,095 |
Lynbrook Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom | $1,146 |
Hanover Flats | Potter | $1,175 |
EVO Townhomes & Apartments | Retreat | $1,315 |
The Abacus | A1 | $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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