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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

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  • New Units Available Only 3 units left
    1 bd $700
    2 bd $795
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    Grandview Square Apartments

    3.5 (24)
    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $900

  • 5 units available
    1 bd $825+
    2 bd $1,025
    4 bd $1,700
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    The Ridge At Fountainview Apartments

    4.0 (147)
    4611 Mortensen Rd. #106, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $875+
    2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
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    West View Apartments

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

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $900
    2 bd $1,025+
    Base rent
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    West Village Apartments

    4.0 (82)
    4611 Mortensen #106, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $990
    Base rent
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    2401 Knapp St, Unit 2401

    2401 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014
    Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,003+
    2 bd $1,258+
    Base rent
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    Fieldstream Apartment Homes

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

    4.5 (293)
    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 6-1-city

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $700 and $1,700.

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

There are 42 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

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

The average Ames, IA cheap apartment size is 891 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 44 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 $1,404 per month so any rental south of $1,123 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ames, IA rents go as low as $700/mo.