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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Town Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $1,200 | $1,300 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $920 | $700 | $1,100 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $549 | $1,750 |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $860 | $465 | $2,600 |
Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $655 | $399 | $1,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social West Ames® | Watson - Station | 4BR,3BA | $449 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IA
As of March 02, 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 $695 with a $0.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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BrickTowne Ames Townhomes | 3 Beds, 3 baths | 3BR,3BA | $1.39 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
The Social West Ames® | Berkley - Station | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
BlockOne | STUDIO - University Towers | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
117 5th St, Unit 202 | 117 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Ames, IA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $999 at Oakwood.
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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