Cheap Homes for Rent in West Campus Village Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $519. College Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable West Campus Village apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Watson - Station4BR,3BA$519
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA

As of March 25, 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 $1,250 with a $1.22 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$1.22
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.17
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
The Social West Ames®Avondale Renovated - Station1BR,1BA$1.56
College Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Campus Village

What type of rentals are currently available in West Campus Village?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA with pricing that ranges from $459 to $2,500. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Campus Village ranging from $745 to $2,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Campus Village ranges from $745 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,498.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Campus Village range from $519 to $2,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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