Rent in Ames, IA
Across Ames's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,061 a month, with figures from $970–$1,096. The highest typical rent is in 50014 ($1,096) and the lowest in 50010 ($970). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay about 1.40% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $891 | $835–$891 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $944 | $865–$951 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,061 | $970–$1,096 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,469 | $1,265–$1,469 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,768 | $1,379–$1,768 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ames ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ames, IA?
- About $1,061 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $970–$1,096. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ames, IA?
- About $944 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $865–$951. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ames, IA?
- About $1,469 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,265–$1,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ames, IA?
- About $891 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $835–$891. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ames, IA?
- About $1,768 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,379–$1,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Ames ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50014 has the highest typical rent at $1,096 a month, and 50010 the lowest at $970.
- What is the property tax rate in Ames, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Story County pay a typical 1.40% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ames rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).