Cheap Homes for Rent in West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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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. Melrose Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. 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
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$865
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ames, IA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ames area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value West Ames apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames 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.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Ames

What type of rentals are currently available in West Ames?

There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in West Ames, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $2,600. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Ames ranging from $750 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Ames?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Ames ranges from $750 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,619.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Ames?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Ames range from $519 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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