3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA Under $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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Willow Run
3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Run

645 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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428 S 4th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

428 S 4th St

428 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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3406 Orion Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

3406 Orion Dr

3406 Orion DrAmes, IA 50010

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444 Welch
3 Bedroom Apartments

444 Welch

444 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Triangle Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Apartments

125 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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West Street Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Lofts

2811 West StAmes, IA 50014
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Clocktower Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Clocktower Place

2410 Chamberlain StAmes, IA 50014
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1305 Georgia
3 Bedroom Apartments

1305 Georgia

1305 GeorgiaAmes, IA 50014
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Oak Brooke
3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Delaware Woods
3 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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839-841 Dickinson Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

839-841 Dickinson Ave

839-841 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt St
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2644 Hunt St

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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Maple Glen
3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Glen

229 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Pointe West II
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West II

826 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Pointe West I
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West I

823-825 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Bramble Oak Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bramble Oak Apartments

3714 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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Laverne Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Laverne Apartments

919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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Meadow Wood of Ames
3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Wood of Ames

4348 Maricopa DrAmes, IA 50014
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Windsor Pointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Pointe

3815 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Ames Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ames with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Ames is at The Social West Ames® listed at $499.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ames is $972.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ames is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $659 at Copper Beech.

What is the average size for Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ames is currently 1,100 sq ft.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.