Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (33 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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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
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Spruce Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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South Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010

South Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ames area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $449. Copper Beech at Ames has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable South Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Watson - Station4BR,3BA$449
Copper Beech at Ames4BR/4.5BA - Premium4BR,4BA$660
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Wessex Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 585 sq ft1BR,1BA$866
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ames, IA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Ames area is the $1.05 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $1,265. The second greatest value South Ames apartment is the 3x3 Unfurnished Model at The Madison starting at $514 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Fountainview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.47
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
203 Campus2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.13
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Ames, Ames, IA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ames. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the South Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Ames?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Ames is at Wyndsor Terrace listed at $740.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Ames Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Ames Apartment is $725 at College Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Ames is starting from $845 at College Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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