Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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921 Duff Ave

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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2713 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 Luther Dr

2713 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010

Bel-Air, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$865
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1,020
Prairie West2 Bedroom Renovated Townhome2BR,1BA$1,405
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.30
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
Prairie West2 Bedroom Renovated Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bel-Air, Ames, IA

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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