Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IA from $400 (13 Rentals)
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514 Hayward Ave
Cambridge, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cambridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cambridge Studio Apartments | $830 | $830 | $830 |
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $775 | $2,108 |
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $615 | $2,474 |
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $465 | $4,664 |
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $445 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambridge, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Copper Beech at Ames in the Grand Junction neighborhood priced from $660. Spacious Apartments minutes from everything in the South Ames neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Copper Beech at Ames | 4BR/4.5BA - Premium | 4BR,4BA | $660 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
South View Apartments | Landmark | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IA and Nearby
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $1.31 price per square foot Pattison Model at The Villages of Kimberley Crossing in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villages of Kimberley Crossing | Pattison | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
Avondale Trace Condos | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
South View Apartments | Landmark | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. | 530 Welch Ave. | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Walk Score®
6 / 100
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Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cambridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $899 at Oakwood.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $875 at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything.
What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything and starts from $1,025.
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