Average cost of living in Ames, IA
These are typical expenses for one month apartment living in Ames.
Downtown Ames
- One bedroom apartment: $550 per month.
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price, area and features, floor plans, pictures. Many with pets
approved.
- Shared 2 or 3 bedroom apartments will be less expensive per person
than living alone.
- Utilities, internet hookup, cable, phone: $150; some rental
properties include utilities, internet, and/or cable with the price of
the rent.
- Food and beverages: $300
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City and Campus Bus System, CyRide: free for current students.
- Car expenses, insurance, gas: $150. Car payment?
- Miscellaneous expenses: $200
Expenses of concern to graduate students on 1/2 time assistantships.
