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216 S Franklin Ave, Unit 216

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Grayhawk Apartments

321 Stanton Ave

2706 Kent Ave

Northern Lights Apartments

325 Welch Ave

246 Hyland
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911 North Dakota Ave

909-911 N Dakota Ave

2519 Bristol Dr

Twin Oaks Apartments

520 5th St

312 Hayward Ave

3404 Coy St

333 Rockwell Ave

307 Lynn Ave

Furman 24th Street Apartments
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640 S. 4th St.

Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

203 Campus

2929-2933 West St

Spruce Pointe

Coconino Place Condominiums

South Oak

Riverbirch

2713 Luther Dr
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230 Campus Ave

514-520 Carroll Ave

2707 Luther Dr

4606 Ontario St

4112 Lincoln Swing

3319 Story St

Stone Court Apartments

1225 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware Ave

4518 Hutchison St
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205 Washington Ave

2721 Luther Dr

1108 Grand Ave

1007 Lincoln Way

Oak Brooke

Furman Western Hills

141 Campus Ave

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Ferndale Furman Apartments

Delaware Woods
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ames Studio Apartments | $855 | $675 | $1,525 |
| Cheap Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $903 | $550 | $1,635 |
| Cheap Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,033 | $539 | $2,338 |
| Cheap Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $965 | $479 | $2,355 |
| Cheap Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $439 | $2,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ames Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ames?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ames is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ames?
The cheapest apartment in Ames is Grandview Square Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Ames costs $885.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ames?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 607 regular apartments in Ames that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ames?
Cheap apartments in Ames have an average cost of $470 which is $415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ames.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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