Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (6 Rentals)

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921 Duff Ave
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Aug 1

921 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 50010
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Maplewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood

1108 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010

Old Town, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $449. 301 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Watson - Station4BR,3BA$449
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
BrickTowne Ames Townhomes3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IA

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town 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 Old Town apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Grove at Ames starting at $690 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Grand Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BrickTowne Ames Townhomes3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.39
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.72
The Social West Ames®Berkley - Station1BR,1BA$1.65
BlockOneSTUDIO - University Towers1BR,1BA$2.60
117 5th St, Unit 202117 5th St2BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Ames, IA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in Ames, IA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $885 at 301 Main.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is starting from $549 at .

What is the most affordable Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social West Ames® and starts from $499.

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