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Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA under $1200

Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA under $1200. 159 Rentals Available
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $695
    Base rent
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    3.5 (24)
    2505 Jensen Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 65 units available
    1 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (293)
    200 West Crystal Street, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 19 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $1,025+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (147)
    The Ridge At Fountainview Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 12 units available
    1 bd $1,000
    2 bd $1,100+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (163)
    Fountain View Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $900+
    2 bd $975+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (82)
    West Village Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 9 units available
    1 bd $950
    2 bd $1,050+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (38)
    Coconino Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $925
    2 bd $1,075
    Base rent
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    4.0 (31)
    Westport Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $875+
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (16)
    West View Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
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  • Only 3 units left
    3 bd $1,125
    Base rent
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    3.5 (22)
    Pointe West I Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
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  • 4 units available
    2 bd $975+
    3 bd $1,050+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    4.5 (6)
    919 S 16Th St, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
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    Income restricted
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    4.5 (4)
    450 E 7Th St, Ames, IA 50010
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
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    4.0 (13)
    Pointe West II Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
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    1328 Woodstock Ave, Ames, IA 50014
    Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
  • 3 bd $1,200
    Base rent
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    2407 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014
    Washer/Dryer

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    1 bd $1,200
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    300 Anthem Drive, Huxley, IA 50124
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    2 bd $895
    3 bd $995
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    1309 S. Linn St, BOONE, IA 50036
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,009+
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    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
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  • 2 bd $1,000
    Base rent
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    108 Park Avenue, Story City, IA 50248
    Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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When were prices and availability in Ames, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 11 Jul 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Ames, IA?

In Ames, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Ames's rentals, 79% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Ames, IA under $1,200

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