Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Hills Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (5 Rentals)

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307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Gateway Hills, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway Hills area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 525 Welch Ave priced from $865. Oakwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Gateway Hills apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$865
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Hills, IA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway Hills area is the $1.33 price per square foot 528 Welch Ave. Model at Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. in the in the West Campus Village neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Gateway Hills apartment is the A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames starting at $615 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Grand Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.4BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.22
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
BlockOneSTUDIO - University Towers1BR,1BA$2.60
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73

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Gateway Hills, Ames, IA

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway Hills is 525 Welch Ave which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Gateway Hills costs $1,099.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway Hills?

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 41 regular apartments in Gateway Hills 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 Gateway Hills?

Cheap apartments in Gateway Hills have an average cost of $370 which is $729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Hills.

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