
Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA Under $800 (65 Rentals)


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4713 Ontario St, Unit #3

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West Field Apartments

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College Creek Apartments

2700 Lincoln

Grandview Square Apartments
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Western Hills Apartments

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Copper Beech

203 Campus

The Quarters Ames

The Grove

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Mortensen Heights

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210 Gray - Sunset View

Campustown | Student Apartments

The Social Reserve

The Landing Ames

The Madison

The Lofts

5504 Kansas Dr

238 Village Dr

333 Rockwell Ave

The Social West Ames®

Oak Brooke

Oakwood

2721 Luther Dr

4518 Hutchison St

205 Washington Ave

1225 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware Ave

Stone Court Apartments

3319 Story St.

1006 Lincoln Way

2707 Luther Dr

4112 Lincoln Swing

514-520 Carroll Ave

4606 Ontario St

230 Campus Ave

Windsor Pointe

2713 Luther Dr

Spruce Pointe

121 Beach Avenue
Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Studio Apartments Under $800 | $885 | $610 | $1,500 |
| Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $962 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $1,094 | $529 | $3,263 |
| Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $965 | $459 | $1,701 |
| Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $800 | $872 | $399 | $2,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ames
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ames Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ames ranges from $650 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $962.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ames cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ames range from $529 to $3,263. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,094.
How expensive are Ames Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 92 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ames on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $459 to $1,701 - averaging $965 for the location.
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