Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA Under $800 (67 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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333 Rockwell Ave

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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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BlockOne
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

BlockOne

2320 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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4518 Hutchison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4518 Hutchison St

4518 Hutchison StAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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1006 Lincoln Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1006 Lincoln Way

1006 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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4606 Ontario St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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230 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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South Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ames

How much are Studio apartments in Ames?

There are currently 43 Studio Apartments in Ames with rent ranges from $610 to $1,500 with an average price of $855.

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 $550 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $913.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ames cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ames range from $609 to $2,701. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,088.

How expensive are Ames Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 95 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ames on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $465 to $2,370 - averaging $1,034 for the location.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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