Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, OK from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Ames, OK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood West priced from $550. Fountain Lake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood WestStudio-EFF1BR,1BA$550
Fountain Lake Apartments1Bedroom1BathroomA1BR,1BA$635
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Intrada El RenoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Woodland TrailsA11BR,1BA$694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, OK and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Unit Model at Mason Landing in the in the Suburban Northside neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Sunridge Estates starting at $1,040 with a $1.09 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.
Mason Landing3 Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$1.14
Sunridge EstatesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
Country Club Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Crown Pointe Apartments1 Bed (Fireplace / Vaulted Ceiling Optional)1BR,1BA$1.10
Fountain Lake Apartments1 Bedroom 1 BathroomB- Small1BR,1BA$1.01
Forest CreekAspen1BR,1BA$1.20
Hunters Hill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Sandpiper ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Tammaron Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ames Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $550 at Oakwood West.

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 $775 at Le Chateau Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood West and starts from $973.

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