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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA. 87 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $875
    2 bd $100+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (16)
    4611 Mortensen #106, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $900

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $1,025+
    4 bd $1,700
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (146)
    4611 Mortensen Rd. #106, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,000

  • 1 bd $950
    2 bd $975+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (82)
    4611 Mortensen #106, Ames, IA 50014
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,022+
    2 bd $1,319+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 82 units available
    1 bd $1,050+
    2 bd $1,300+
    3 bd $2,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (291)
    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    3.5 (24)
    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
5-1-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ames, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $695 and $1,400.

How many cheap rentals are available in Ames, IA on RentCafe?

There are 91 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Ames, IA?

The average Ames, IA cheap apartment size is 881 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Ames, IA?

Cheap apartments in Ames, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Ames, IA?

A cheap apartment in Ames, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Ames, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Ames, IA has never been easier. We feature 87 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Ames, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Ames, IA? The average apartment rent in Ames is $1,401 per month so any rental south of $1,121 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ames, IA rents go as low as $825/mo.