Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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South Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010

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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Old Town, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $0.55 price per square foot A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the Cambridge A - Station Model at The Social West Ames® starting at $519 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Fountainview 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.
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
BlockOneSTUDIO - University Towers1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Ames, IA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?

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 29 regular apartments in Old Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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