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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA

72 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

4112 Lincoln Swing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

3319 Story St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

3319 Story St.

3319 Story St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

1–4 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,425

Apartment for rent

1217 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

1217 Delaware

1217 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$770–$795

Apartment for rent

1225 Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

1225 Delaware

1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$770–$795

Apartment for rent

133 Beedle Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d 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

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$264–$950

301 Main St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$720

4112 Lincoln Swing

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

2915 Lincoln Way #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

2915 Lincoln Way #2, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

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141 Campus - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

141 Campus

141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
James Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

James Place

4733 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

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$770–$795

1225 Delaware Ave

$770–$795

1217 Delaware Ave

$795

3426 Coy St

$800

133 Beedle Dr

1401 N. Dakota - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

1401 N. Dakota

1401 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$1,175

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
315 S Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

315 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

313 S Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

313 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

311 S Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

311 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

309 S Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

309 S Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

203 Wellons Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

203 Wellons Dr

203 Wellons Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

521 Northwestern Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

521 Northwestern Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

4229 Toronto St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Ontario apartment for rent in Ames

2BR/1.0BA

4229 Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Garage parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$860

Apartment for rent

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121 Howard - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

121 Howard

121 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2–3 beds

1 bath

$865–$1,110

Apartment for rent

1231 N Dakota Ave #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sawyer West apartment for rent in Ames

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1303 Roosevelt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Grand-Summit house for rent in Ames

1303 Roosevelt Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

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
Garage Parking
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
1106 Burnett Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ames

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
321 Stanton - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

321 Stanton

321 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,250

Apartment for rent

645 Stonehaven - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

645 Stonehaven

645 Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

2 baths

$925–$1,025

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
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105 Oneil Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Ames

Affordable | Carpet | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$940

House for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
3414 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

3414 West St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

312 Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

312 Hillcrest

312 Hillcrest Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,000–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
320 Hillcrest - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

320 Hillcrest

320 Hillcrest Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,150

Apartment for rent

3426 Orion - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

3426 Orion

3426 Orion Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1511 1511 North Dakota Ave - 1511 North Dakota Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Ames

GREAT LOCATION!! 3 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome in Ames

1511 1511 North Dakota Ave - 1511 North Dakota Ave #3, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,095

House for rent

Available Aug 3

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
2006 Grand Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Meeker North apartment for rent in Ames

2006 Grand Avenue - 1

2006 Grand Ave #1, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable | Outdoor space

4 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1525 Little Bluestem Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

1525 Little Bluestem Ct

1525 Little Bluestem Ct, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,170

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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1526 Little Bluestem Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1526 Little Bluestem Ct

1526 Little Bluestem Ct, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,170

Apartment for rent

4524 Steinbeck - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.6

Very good

4524 Steinbeck

4524 Steinbeck St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Beedle Duplex (231/233) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Beedle Duplex (231/233)

231 Beedle Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
2818 Ross Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Ross Road house for rent in Ames

2818 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

3112 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

3112 West St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

3108 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

3108 West St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

3110 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

3110 West St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

3106 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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2912-2914 Oakland - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

2912-2914 Oakland

2912 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

203 Jewel Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

203 Jewel Drive

203 Jewel Dr, Ames, IA 50010

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

3012 Woodland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. apartment for rent in Ames

3BR/3.0BA

3012 Woodland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

3 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

833 Beach Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

833 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

217 N Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak-Riverside house for rent in Ames

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

115 N Wilmoth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside N.A. house for rent in Ames

115 N Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

231 S Wilmoth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Edwards house for rent in Ames

231 S Wilmoth Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

3104 Lincoln Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave house for rent in Ames

3104 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

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