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Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ames, IA

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ames, IA area range in price from $745 to $2,800 with an overall median price of $2,094. The three Ames neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town at $770, East Ames at $770, and Grand Junction at $770. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ames Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town$1,572$77097
East Ames$1,600$77050
Grand Junction$1,650$77050
Bel-Air$1,725$770150
Dauntless$2,075$85038
Campustown$2,300$80030
Eagle Ridge$2,300$745303
Fountainview$2,300$90038
Gateway Hills$2,300$80030
North Ames$2,300$745246

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® in the Fountainview neighborhood priced from $519. Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Watson - Station4BR,3BA$519
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value 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 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
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.01
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.75
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ames

What type of rentals are currently available in Ames?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $2,600. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ames ranging from $745 to $2,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ames ranges from $745 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,559.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ames range from $465 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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