ZIP 50010

Ames, IA

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

ZIP 50010 covers 19 tracked apartment buildings totaling 2,615 units in Ames, IA, with an average asking rent of $857 — well below the national median for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $520 to $1,485 across the available inventory. Occupancy sits at 96.8%, indicating a very tight market with little slack for new demand.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $339,000 ($243 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 69 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 55 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Ames shows an average loan amount of $248,502 at an average interest rate of 6.70%. 931 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a very low denial rate that suggests borrowers in this area are typically well-qualified.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-10-11
Avg Rent
$857
$520 – $1,485
Buildings
19
Total Units
2,615
Est. Occupancy
96.8%
84 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
8
1980-1999
5
2000-2014
5
2015+
1

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
The Landing Ames4902004$520
Copper Beech2212014$674
Copper Beech at Ames - Historical Access2212014$780
Copper Beech at Ames2212014$780
The Grove at Ames2161969$645
The Grove at Ames - Historical Access2161969$655
The Grove2161969$592
The Quarters Ames1952018$655
South Meadow1821962$1,069
Grandview Square Apartments1101984$698
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Median Asking Price
$339,000
Median Size
1,660 sqft
Price per Sqft
$243
Avg Days on Market
69 days
Active Listings
55

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family81.8%(45)
Condo12.7%(7)
Townhome5.5%(3)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$248,502
Avg Property Value
$333,296
Avg Applicant Income
$128,816
Denial Rate
7.5%
Avg Interest Rate
6.7%
Originations
931

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional84.9%
FHA7%
VA6.6%
USDA1.6%