
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bel-Air area of Ames.


921 Duff Ave

120 16th St

Ferndale Furman Apartments

Grandview Square Apartments

420 S 4th St

317 8th St

722 Grand Ave

1305 Duff Ave

702 Carroll Ave

209 E 6th St

317-319 20th St
Bel-Air, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bel-Air?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bel-Air Studio Apartments | $903 | $620 | $995 |
Bel-Air 1 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $700 | $1,460 |
Bel-Air 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $650 | $1,755 |
Bel-Air 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $940 | $1,870 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Bel-Air Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel-Air area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Park Apartments priced from $705. 525 Welch Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Bel-Air apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
525 Welch Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Somerset Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Northern Lights Apartments | 3304 Polaris ( 2 bedroom ) | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Prairie West | 2 Bedroom Renovated Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Grayhawk Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1,479 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel-Air area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft Model at Grayhawk Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value Bel-Air apartment is the 3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom ) Model at Northern Lights Apartments starting at $1,140 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel-Air apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grayhawk Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Northern Lights Apartments | 3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom ) | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Prairie West | 2 Bedroom Renovated Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
Somerset Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
525 Welch Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBel-Air, Ames, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel-Air Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment is $705 at Melrose Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bel-Air is starting from $880 at Melrose Park Apartments.
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