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2603 Knapp St, Unit 2603 Knapp Unit 1

Twin Oaks Apartments

520 5th St

3404 Coy St

307 Lynn Ave

640 S. 4th St.

1005 28th St

2929-2933 West St

Spruce Pointe

4112 Lincoln Swing

2713 Luther Dr

230 Campus Ave

2707 Luther Dr

4606 Ontario St

514-520 Carroll Ave

1006 Lincoln Way

3319 Story St.

Stone Court Apartments

1225 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware Ave

205 Washington Ave

4518 Hutchison St

2721 Luther Dr

Oakwood

Oak Brooke

South Oak

141 Campus

Ferndale Furman Apartments

Twain Circle Apartments

2644 Hunt St

Delaware Woods

Meadow Wood of Ames

Stonehaven Apartments

Oakview Apartments

121 Howard

Jewel Drive Apartments

Coconino Place Condominiums

301 Main

428 S 4th St

Furman Hyland Apartments

Willow Run

218 Hyland

Maple Glen

Pointe West II

Riverbirch

1305 Georgia

Tiverton Court Apartments

South View Apartments

Alpine Manor Apartments
Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ames Studio Apartments | $886 | $545 | $1,500 |
| Cheap Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Cheap Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $589 | $2,000 |
| Cheap Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $923 | $465 | $2,370 |
| Cheap Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $419 | $2,800 |
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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 $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ames?
The cheapest apartment in Ames is Melrose Park Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Ames costs $1,226.
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 848 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 $591 which is $635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ames.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.