As of October 22, 2026, Ames, Iowa has 9 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 171 section 8 apartments and 445 approved low-income housing units. the area and their contact information can be found below.
Eastwood of Ames Has 60 Units Available
Laverne Apartments Has 62 Units Available
Meadow Wood of Ames Has 48 Units Available
Prairie View West Has 6 Units Available
Prairie West Apartments Has 68 Units Available
The Rose of Ames Has 56 Units Available
Windsor Pointe Has 145 Units Available
Keystone and Stonehaven Apartments Has 108 Units Available
Regency V Apartments Has 63 Units Available
Bickford Cottage Has 1 Units Available
The will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Story County for 2026.
The best apartments in Ames, IA are Meadow Wood of Ames , Windsor Pointe , The Rose of Ames , Eastwood of Ames and Regency V Apartments
The average property rent in Ames, IA is $1,300.
The price range for a studio apartment in Ames, IA is between $678 and $1,016. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is between $734 and $1,102. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is between $826 and $1,240. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is between $1,165 and $1,747. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Ames, IA is between $1,402 and $2,104. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 21 October, 2026 for the properties in Ames, IA
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