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Elkhorn Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhorn Station

2606 N Main StElkhorn, NE 68022
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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 1 Bed unit found at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community priced from $699. Bluestem Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Bluestem ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$975
Fountain SpringsBirch1BR,1BA$995
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.51 price per square foot Mulholland Model at Sandstone Villas in the in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas At The Pines starting at $1,295 with a $1.14 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.
Sandstone VillasMulholland2BR,2.5BA$1.51
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
Prairie View Apartments1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.15
Fountain SpringsBirch1BR,1BA$1.19
Conestoga CrossingTWO BEDROOM FLOORPLAN2BR,2BA$1.29
Whispering RidgeA1R1BR,1BA$1.54
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
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 Bluestem Apartments listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $699 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community.

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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