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258 N. Hyland

Campus Properties Welch Ave

4536 Twain Circle

3226 West St

135 Campus

Aurora Heights

4524 Twain Circle

4328 Maricopa Dr
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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 | $880 | $610 | $1,500 |
| Cheap Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $954 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Cheap Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $509 | $2,078 |
| Cheap Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $465 | $1,700 |
| Cheap Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $892 | $429 | $2,300 |
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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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ames?
The cheapest apartment in Ames is Melrose Park Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Ames costs $1,143.
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 872 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 $594 which is $549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ames.
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