Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Bel-Air, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel-Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel-Air area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1005 28th St priced from $640. Grandview Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Bel-Air apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1005 28th St1 BR1BR,1BA$640
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel-Air area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2bed 1bth Model at Grandview Square Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $765. The second greatest value Bel-Air apartment is the 2 Bedroom (Renovated) Townhome Model at Prairie West starting at $1,405 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel-Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.77
Prairie West2 Bedroom (Renovated) Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Somerset Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.18
2715 Ferndale Ave, Unit 12715 Ferndale Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
1005 28th St1 BR1BR,1BA$1.03
117 5th St, Unit 201117 5th St2BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bel-Air, Ames, IA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bel-Air Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment is $640 at 1005 28th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bel-Air Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bel-Air is starting from $765 at Grandview Square Apartments.

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