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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

131 rentals

233 Sheldon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ames

233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

1 bed

0 baths

$410

Apartment for rent

West Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7

Very good

West Street Lofts

2811 West St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
715 Wilson Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

7.9

Very good

715 Wilson Ave

715 Wilson Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

4405 Castlewood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

4405 Castlewood

4405 Castlewood Pl, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$710

Apartment for rent

1314 N Dakota Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8

Very good

1314 N Dakota Ave

1314 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

3319 Story St. - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.3

Very good

3319 Story St.

3319 Story St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

Apartment for rent

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$725

1314 N Dakota Ave

225 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

225 Washington

225 Washington Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

209 Todd Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards apartment for rent in Ames

2BR/1.0BA

209 Todd Cir, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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James Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

James Place

4733 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1 bath

$760–$910

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
219 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

219 Washington

219 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

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$710

4405 Castlewood Pl

$750

209 Todd Cir

$760–$910

4733 Toronto St

$765

4737 Toronto St

1006 Lincoln Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1006 Lincoln Way

1006 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$765

Apartment for rent

4737 Toronto Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

4737 Toronto Street

4737 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$765

Apartment for rent

1225 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8

Very good

1225 Delaware

1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$770

Apartment for rent

4518 Hutchison - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8

Very good

4518 Hutchison

4518 Hutchison St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Fitness center

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

1218 Delaware Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1218 Delaware Ave

1218 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

621 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

621 9th Street

621 9th St, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

2713 Luther - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

2713 Luther

2713 Luther Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

133 Beedle Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

8.5

Very good

133 Beedle Dr

133 Beedle Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Air conditioning | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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320 S Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

320 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

141 Campus - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.7

Very good

141 Campus

141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

212 S. Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

212 S. Walnut

212 South Walnut Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

1502 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1502 Delaware

1502 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

3426 Coy St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards apartment for rent in Ames

3426 Coy St #101, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

4409 Ontario - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

10h ago

7.8

Very good

4409 Ontario

4409 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$830

Apartment for rent

4415 Ontario - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

10h ago

7.1

Very good

4415 Ontario

4415 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$830

Apartment for rent

4406 Castlewood Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Ontario apartment for rent in Ames

4406 Castlewood Place - 1

4406 Castlewood Pl #1, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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203 Wellons Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

203 Wellons Dr

203 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

4731 Toronto Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

4731 Toronto Street

4731 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$855

Apartment for rent

323 N Franklin Ave #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards apartment for rent in Ames

323 N Franklin Avenue - 201

323 N Franklin Ave #201, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

323 N Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards condo for rent in Ames

323 N Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Pin & Bur Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Pin & Bur Oaks

216 216/224 S. Kellogg, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2–4 beds

2 baths

$880–$1,420

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
511 S. 4th St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

511 S. 4th St.

511 South 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$880

Apartment for rent

4210-4212 Harris St - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8

Very good

4210-4212 Harris St

4210 Harris St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Garage parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$890

Apartment for rent

3426 Coy St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards apartment for rent in Ames

3426 Coy St #201, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ames

1106 Grand Avenue - 1

1106 Grand Avenue #1, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

4415 Toronto St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Ontario apartment for rent in Ames

4415 Toronto St #4, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
316 11th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ames

316 11th St #1, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
1231 N Dakota Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sawyer West apartment for rent in Ames

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$905

Apartment for rent

Timbercreek - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Timbercreek

610 Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1–2 baths

$920–$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Oven
509 Welch Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8

Very good

509 Welch Avenue

509 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$920

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1401 N. Dakota - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

1401 N. Dakota

1401 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2–3 beds

2 baths

$925–$1,175

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
316 11th St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ames

316 11th St #5, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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3222 Lincoln Way #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave townhouse for rent in Ames

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$945

House for rent

3222 Lincoln Way #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave apartment for rent in Ames

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

3222 Lincoln Way #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave apartment for rent in Ames

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

218 Hyland - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

218 Hyland

218 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

3426 Coy St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards apartment for rent in Ames

3426 Coy St #203, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1725 Douglas Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Ames

1725 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Carpet | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$965

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
223 Crystal St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

223 Crystal St

223 Crystal St, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2–3 beds

2 baths

$975–$1,075

Apartment for rent

428 Stonehaven Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

428 Stonehaven Drive

428 Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | On-site laundry | Fitness center

2–4 beds

2 baths

$975–$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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