Cheap apartments for rent in Ames, IA

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$409+/mo

3-4 beds2-4 baths1,083-1,328 sq ft

The Madison

| 4912 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014

13 units available • Pets welcome • Dishwasher

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in Ames:
Situated on the west end of Iowa State University's campus, this boarding-style house offers unbeatable convenience. Just a short walk from campus landmarks like State Gym and Thielen Health Center, y

$410/mo

1 bed0 baths— sq ft

233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Somewhat walkable

NEW 1 DAY AGO1 MONTH FREE

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in Ames:
The Social West Ames is located just west of the Iowa State University campus, providing you with the opportunity to walk, bike, or CyRide to campus with ease. We offer three different buildings that

1 bd: $1,059

2 bd: $589 • 3 bd: $529

The Social West Ames

| 1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014

132 units available • Pets welcome • A/C

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in Ames:
Welcome to 1015 Clark, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom upstairs unit located in the vibrant heart of downtown Ames, IA. This home boasts recent updates, enhancing its appeal and comfort. The property

$650/mo

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

1015 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Available 08/01 • Pets welcome • Parking

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in Ames:
Immediate Availabilities: 2 bedroom unit($760/month/person) - 'Rent by Room' options available Early Bird Special for the next lease signed! Rent rates to go up after that! - Renting for August 2026

2 bd: $790

3 bd: $750

Campus Flats

| 122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

A/C • Dishwasher • Very walkable

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Apartment for Rent in Ames:
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is ideally located in West Ames, close to West Ames Hy-Vee, Fareway Meat Market, McDonald's, and a variety of local shops and stores. With access to the 1 Red, 7 P

$695/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

126 Beedle Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Available 08/01 • Parking • Dishwasher

Property at 4901 Todd Dr, Ames, IA, 50014, 0-2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$695+/mo

0-2 beds1 bath410-816 sq ft

4901 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014, 0-5 beds, 1-5 bath, [object Object]

$700+/mo

0-5 beds1-5 bath416-1,767 sq ft

2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 715 Wilson Ave Unit 8, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$700/mo

2 beds1 bath650 sq ft

715 Wilson Ave Unit 8, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA, 50014, 0-2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$710+/mo

0-2 beds1 bath410-816 sq ft

4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 4405 Castlewood Pl Unit 1, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$710/mo

2 beds1 bath735 sq ft

4405 Castlewood Pl Unit 1, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 4518 Hutchison St, Ames, IA, 50014, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$725/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

4518 Hutchison St, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 1314 N Dakota Ave Unit 3, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$725/mo

2 beds1 bath725 sq ft

1314 N Dakota Ave Unit 3, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 209 Washington Ave Unit 2, Ames, IA, 50010, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$725/mo

1 bed1 bath750 sq ft

209 Washington Ave Unit 2, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 219 Washington Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$740/mo

1 bed1 bath490 sq ft

219 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$750/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 4915 Todd Dr, Ames, IA, 50014, 0-2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$750+/mo

0-2 beds1 bath410-816 sq ft

4915 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Property at James Place - 4733 Toronto St, Ames, IA, 50014, 1-3 bed, 1-1.5 bath, [object Object]

$760+/mo

1-3 bed1-1.5 bath700-939 sq ft

James Place

| 4733 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 2310 Mortensen Pkwy, Ames, IA, 50014, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$760+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath576-811 sq ft

2310 Mortensen Pkwy, Ames, IA 50014

Property at Suites on Lincoln Way - 2709 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$765+/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

Suites on Lincoln Way

| 2709 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 1006 Lincoln Way Unit 309, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$765/mo

2 beds1 bath846 sq ft

1006 Lincoln Way Unit 309, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 1225 Delaware Ave Unit 4, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$770/mo

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

1225 Delaware Ave Unit 4, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 2713 Luther Dr, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1.5 baths, [object Object]

$775/mo

2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

2713 Luther Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 4518 Hutchison St Unit 13, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$775/mo

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

4518 Hutchison St Unit 13, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 621 9th St Unit 2, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$775/mo

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

621 9th St Unit 2, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 2721 Luther Dr, Ames, IA, 50010, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$780/mo

1 bed1 bath685 sq ft

2721 Luther Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Property at Westfield Apartments - 5910 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$795+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath590-700 sq ft

Westfield Apartments

| 5910 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 612 S 16th St, Ames, IA, 50010, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$795/mo

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

612 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 1225 Delaware Ave Unit 8, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$795/mo

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

1225 Delaware Ave Unit 8, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 2707 Luther Dr, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$800/mo

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

2707 Luther Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 1017 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$800/mo

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

1017 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 216 Campus Ave Unit 2, Ames, IA, 50014, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$800/mo

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

216 Campus Ave Unit 2, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 133 Beedle Dr Unit 3, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$800/mo

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

133 Beedle Dr Unit 3, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 3000 Regency Ct, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$805/mo

2 beds1 bath825 sq ft

3000 Regency Ct, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 212 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$810/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

212 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$810/mo

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 3502 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014, 1 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$815/mo

1 bed1 bath540 sq ft

3502 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 1502 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA, 50014, 3 beds, 1 bath, [object Object]

$825/mo

3 beds1 bath800 sq ft

1502 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Property at 3500 Grand Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$825+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath624-816 sq ft

3500 Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Property at 2300 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA, 50014, 1-2 bed, 1 bath, [object Object]

$825+/mo

1-2 bed1 bath576-811 sq ft

2300 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Property at Windsor Pointe - 3815 Tripp St, Ames, IA, 50014, 2 beds, 1-2 bath, [object Object]

$825+/mo

2 beds1-2 bath816-1,004 sq ft

Windsor Pointe

| 3815 Tripp St, Ames, IA 50014

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