Cheap Homes for Rent in East Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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East Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ames area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood priced from $799. Laverne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable East Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Ames area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $800. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.4BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
320 S 4th St, Unit 1320 S 4th St4BR,2BA$1.34
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
117 5th St, Unit 203117 5th St2BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Ames

What type of rentals are currently available in East Ames?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,000. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Ames ranging from $775 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Ames?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Ames ranges from $775 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,590.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Ames?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Ames range from $465 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $1,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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