Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Twin Oaks Apartments
from $495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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520 5th St
from $5101 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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3404 Coy St
from $5502 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
from $5994 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Regency Court
from $6101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
from $615Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Western Hills
from $635Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Western Hills

230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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Spruce Pointe
from $6351 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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1005 28th St
from $6401 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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4112 Lincoln Swing
from $6801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2025

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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4606 Ontario St
from $6902 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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West Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ames area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Hickory Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable West Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$699
Copper Beech at Ames4BR/4.5BA - Premium4BR,4BA$700
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ames, IA

As of December 30, 2024 the best value apartment in the West Ames area is the $0.37 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value West Ames apartment is the Waitlist Model at Grayhawk Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )3BR,3BA$0.37
Grayhawk ApartmentsWaitlist1BR,2BA$0.72
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.51
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.72
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1.05
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Ames, Ames, IA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

5.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Ames, Ames, and the greater Ames area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, 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 West Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Ames?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Ames is at College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable West Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Manor Apartments and starts from $999.

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