3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE (43 Rentals)

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Largest Available Ames and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, NE is found at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus and is 1,849 square feet priced from $2,150. Ravello 192 & Ravello ll in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,608 square feet and currently listed start at $2,585. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausChateaus Collection: Former1,849 Sq Ft$2,150
Ravello 192 & Ravello llAmalfi1,608 Sq Ft$2,585
CaprianaAmalfi1,568 Sq Ft$2,396
The AbacusC11,562 Sq Ft$2,455
EVO Townhomes & ApartmentsElevate1,524 Sq Ft$2,215
1010 on the LakeC1 Three Bed Floor Plan1,469 Sq Ft$1,995
Westline at Flanagan Lake3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1426 SF1,426 Sq Ft$2,200
Aerie Blue SageCottage - C1,416 Sq Ft$2,750
Dalmore ApartmentsBrooklyn1,123 Sq Ft$1,803
Bluestem ApartmentsThree Beds1,016 Sq Ft$1,695

Cheapest Available Ames and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ames, NE is the Three Beds Model starting from $1,695 at Bluestem Apartments . The second most affordable Ames 3 Bedroom is the Brooklyn Model at Dalmore Apartments starting at $1,803 in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ames is currently $2,420. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ames:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Bluestem ApartmentsThree Beds$1,695
Dalmore ApartmentsBrooklyn$1,803
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausModern Collection: Union$1,879
EVO Townhomes & ApartmentsTriumph$1,950
1010 on the LakeC1 Three Bed Floor Plan$1,995
CaprianaPrato$2,146
Westline at Flanagan Lake3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1426 SF$2,200
The AbacusC1$2,455
Ravello 192 & Ravello llAmalfi$2,585
Aerie Blue SageCottage - C$2,750

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Ames is at Bluestem Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $2,420.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 1,849 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus.

What is the average size for Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,660 sq ft.

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