What does rent look like in Ames, IA?

Listings in Ames, IA currently range from $772–$1340/mo.

How do I find a roommate in Ames, IA?

4 people are currently looking for roommates in Ames, IA. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in Ames, IA right now?

7 listings: 5 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.

When should I start looking for housing in Ames, IA?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.

Can I find housing in Ames, IA before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in Ames, IA secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Ames, IA are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in Ames, IA for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Ames, IA. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Ames, IA fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$772–$1340/moRoom typesPrivate (5)Shared (2)

Ames, IA

$840/mo

Shared room

Need a roommate for my 2BR in Newark

University Heights, Newark

Available from Sep 2026Posted 1mo ago

Emily Chen

Replies to 65% · within 3h

$853/mo

Single room

Private room in Amherst near UB North

Amherst

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Emily Chen

Replies to 67% · within 40m

$1,162/mo

Single room

Cozy room in Brooklyn

Williamsburg

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Mia Joshi

Replies to 82% · within 4h

$1,076/mo

Single room

Private room in Pearl Street area

Pearl Street, Boulder

Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago

Dexter Taylor

Replies to 93% · within 3h

Sunny room in Ithaca house — sublet until summer

$1,024/mo

Single room

Sunny room in Ithaca house — sublet until summer

Fall Creek

Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago

Li Wei

Replies to 83% · within 46m

$772/mo

Shared room

Shared room in the Short North for fall

Short North

Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago

Alex Taylor

Replies to 70% · within 37m

$1,340/mo

Single room

Cozy room near campus

Midtown

Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago

Nalini Reddy

Replies to 90% · within 46m

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Ames, IA?: Listings in Ames, IA currently range from $772–$1340/mo.
How do I find a roommate in Ames, IA?: 4 people are currently looking for roommates in Ames, IA. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Ames, IA right now?: 7 listings: 5 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
When should I start looking for housing in Ames, IA?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January.
Can I find housing in Ames, IA before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in Ames, IA secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Ames, IA are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Ames, IA

US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in Ames, IA is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Ames, IA. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.