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Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Campus Area, Ames, IA

25 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

408 Hayward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

408 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$675

House for rent

406 Hayward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

406 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$725

House for rent

418 Ash Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

418 Ash Ave

418 Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Campus Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Campus Pointe

150 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,740

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Oven
321 Stanton - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

321 Stanton

321 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2–3 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,250

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$800–$1,740

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254 Campus Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

SHORT TERM LEASE SPECIAL! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home in Ames.

254 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jan 6

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
307 Lynn Ave #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$1,049 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #302, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,049

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
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307 Lynn Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$1,079 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #11, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,079

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
307 Lynn Ave #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$1,099 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #102, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

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$725

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Welch 228 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Welch 228

228 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,450

Apartment for rent

307 Lynn Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$1,149 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #202, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,149

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
508 Hayward Avenue #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

508 Hayward Avenue #101, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

3 beds

1 bath

$1,185

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

3014 Oakland St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak-Wood-Forest house for rent in Ames

3014 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

3 baths

$1,485

House for rent

3012 Oakland St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak-Wood-Forest house for rent in Ames

3012 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

3 baths

$1,485

House for rent

3008 Oakland St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak-Wood-Forest house for rent in Ames

3008 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

3 baths

$1,485

House for rent

2526 Knapp St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

2526 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,575

House for rent

2908 Wood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave house for rent in Ames

2908 Wood St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

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315 Hayward Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

315 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Available Oct 27

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
2801 Oakland - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

47m ago

7.9

Very good

2801 Oakland

2801 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,735

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
2862 Lincoln Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave house for rent in Ames

2862 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

4 beds

3 baths

$2,400

House for rent

204 Howard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

204 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

5 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

307 Lynn Ave #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$2,500 - 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #201, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
412 Ash Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

412 Ash Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Outdoor space

4 beds

2 baths

$2,575

Apartment for rent

307 Lynn Ave #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$2600 - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #301, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
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