Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (18 Rentals)
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317 8th St

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East Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Ames Studio Apartments | $913 | $830 | $995 |
East Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $700 | $1,460 |
East Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $615 | $1,750 |
East Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,001 | $465 | $2,600 |
East Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $445 | $1,880 |
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Cheapest Available East Ames Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ames area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Copper Beech at Ames priced from $660. Wessex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $866. Here are the most affordable East Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copper Beech at Ames | 4BR/4.5BA - Premium | 4BR,4BA | $660 |
Wessex Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 585 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA
As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Ames area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at BrickTowne Ames Townhomes in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Ames apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Ames apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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BrickTowne Ames Townhomes | 3 Beds, 3 baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.39 |
Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
Brick Towne Ames | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. | 530 Welch Ave. | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Wessex Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 612 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
117 5th St, Unit 202 | 117 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Ames, Ames, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ames Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ames Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ames Apartment is $866 at Wessex Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Ames is starting from $875 at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything.
What is the most affordable East Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything and starts from $1,025.
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