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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Ames area of Ames.
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College Creek Apartments
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Western Hills Apartments
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Furman Western Hills
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808 Clark Ave, Unit 806 Clark Ave
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West Field Apartments
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420 S 4th St
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South Meadow
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Tall Timber Apartments
South Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Ames Studio Apartments | $913 | $670 | $1,300 |
South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $600 | $1,460 |
South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $549 | $1,775 |
South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $465 | $2,600 |
South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $932 | $399 | $2,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Social West Ames® | Watson - Station | 4BR,3BA | $449 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 4BR/4.5BA - Premium | 4BR,4BA | $660 |
College Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Wyndsor Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Wessex Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 585 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Madison | 3x3 Unfurnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.47 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Fountainview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Hyland Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Point at Ames | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
203 Campus | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
College Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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 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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