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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

$410

Apartment for rent

312 Hayward - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

312 Hayward

312 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$740–$765

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$899 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #102, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

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

3d 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–$940

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Great Location & Recently Remodeled - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Great Location & Recently Remodeled

136 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
2407 Knapp St #2401 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area townhouse for rent in Ames

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$920

509 Welch Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

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

2d ago

8.5

Very good

263 N. Hyland

263 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,055

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
307 Lynn Ave #303 - 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 #303, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
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307 Lynn Ave #202 - 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 #202, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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

4d ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

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

307 Lynn Ave #302, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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

2d 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

307 Lynn Ave #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$1,199 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #103, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
321 Stanton - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

321 Stanton

321 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

2517 Storm St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

3 Bedroom with Hardwood Floors on Campus!

2517 Storm St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

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

3d ago

8.4

Very good

140 N. Hyland

140 North Hyland Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Free Parking
In-Unit Laundry
713 Stanton Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d 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
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
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2801 Oakland - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2801 Oakland

2801 Oakland Street, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$1,735

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
2144 Sunset Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

2144 Sunset Dr, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Fitness center

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
315 Hayward Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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 Jan 26

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
307 Lynn Ave #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area apartment for rent in Ames

$2,400 - 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment Near Campus

307 Lynn Ave #201, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
2326 Storm Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2326 Storm Street

2326 Storm St, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

147 Campus Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

2318 Storm St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Campus Area house for rent in Ames

Spacious 3BR / 3BA Campus Townhome – Prime Ames Location

2318 Storm St #NA, Ames, IA 50014

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

3 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Central Heat
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
Wheelchair Accessible
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