Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Village Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Twin Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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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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Spruce Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
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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1217 Delaware Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014

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West View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West View Apartments

4532 Steinbeck StAmes, IA 50014
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West Campus Village, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Campus Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus Village area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Western Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West Campus Village apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Fountainview1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Village area is the $1.33 price per square foot 528 Welch Ave. Model at Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. in the in the West Campus Village neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Campus Village apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.4BR,2.5BA$1.33
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.63
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.89

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West Campus Village, Ames, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including West Campus Village, Ames, and the greater Ames area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Campus Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus Village is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Village?

The cheapest apartment in West Campus Village is Western Hills Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West Campus Village costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus Village?

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 16 regular apartments in West Campus Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Campus Village?

Cheap apartments in West Campus Village have an average cost of $309 which is $791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Village.

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