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

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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

$445

Apartment for rent

210 Gray - Sunset View - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

210 Gray - Sunset View

210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
127 1/2 Welch Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

127 1/2 Welch Ave

127 1/2 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$550–$600

Apartment for rent

Campus Flats - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Campus Flats

122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$599–$2,900

Apartment for rent

The Stritz - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Stritz

412 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

4 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
West Street Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

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

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$925

Ames

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$850–$1,095

Ames

Welcome to 216 Campus - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome to 216 Campus

216 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$810–$850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
Campustown - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Campustown

200 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Furnished | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$824–$1,189

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

Top amenities
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool
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2644 Hunt Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2644 Hunt Street

2644 Hunt St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Howard 201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Howard 201

201 Howard Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$885

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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$810–$850

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119 N. Hyland - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

119 N. Hyland

119 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
263 N. Hyland - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

17h ago

8.3

Very good

263 N. Hyland

263 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
519 Welch Ave. - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

519 Welch Ave.

519 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Welch 228 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8

Very good

Welch 228

228 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,155

Apartment for rent

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

2407 Knapp St #2407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

Campustown 2407 Knapp St- 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath with basement Now renting for 2024 ISU Spring Semester. & 2024/2025 Spring/Fall Semesters

2407 Knapp St #2407, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 19

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Welch 525 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

Welch 525

525 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

Apartment for rent

713 Stanton Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

713 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
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2633 Hunt St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

2633 Hunt St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
2635 Hunt St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

2635 Hunt St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Welch 232 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.8

Good

Welch 232

232 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,690

Apartment for rent

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

1.5 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Jan 26

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
532 Hayward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

Large 3 Bedroom | On Campus | Free parking | Signing Bonus!

532 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Storage
2827 Wood St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap State Ave house for rent in Ames

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
147 Campus Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ames

147 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Dishwasher | Fitness center

5 beds

2 baths

$2,600

House for rent

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