
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Eagle Ridge, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eagle Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eagle Ridge Studio Apartments | $904 | $670 | $1,300 |
Eagle Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $880 | $600 | $1,470 |
Eagle Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $650 | $1,715 |
Eagle Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $660 | $2,370 |
Eagle Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $645 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Eagle Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eagle Ridge area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Melrose Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $670 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
2706 Kent Ave | 2706 Kent (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Somerset Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
3500 Grand Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Haven Apartments | Cotton | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eagle Ridge area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Eagle Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Somerset Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eagle Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Somerset Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Hyland Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
3500 Grand Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Point at Ames | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Haven Apartments | Cotton | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
2706 Kent Ave | 2706 Kent (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
117 5th St, Unit 203 | 117 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eagle Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eagle Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eagle Ridge is under $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eagle Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Eagle Ridge is Melrose Park Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Eagle Ridge costs $1,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eagle Ridge?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Eagle Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eagle Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Eagle Ridge have an average cost of $310 which is $830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eagle Ridge.
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