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Ames, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, NE is a Studio unit found at Dana Village priced from $536. Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dana VillageS3Studio,1BA$536
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Bluestem ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Fremont CommonsStudio (2) - 3rd floorStudio,1BA$895
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Villas At The Pines in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the Live Outside of the City at The Harbor at Valle... Model at The Harbor at Valley Shores starting at $1,545 with a $1.38 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas At The Pines2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
The Harbor at Valley ShoresLive Outside of the City at The Harbor at Valle...2BR,2BA$1.38
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausModern Collection: Dakota2BR,2BA$1.42
Kimberly Manor2x1c2BR,1BA$0.89
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.15
Fountain SpringsBirch1BR,1BA$1.19
Conestoga CrossingTWO BEDROOM FLOORPLAN2BR,2BA$1.26
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Dana VillageS1BStudio ,1BA$0.79
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ames?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ames is at Dana Village listed at $536.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $561 at Dana Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ames is starting from $825 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bluestem Apartments and starts from $1,695.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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