Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 611 Kellogg Ave

$825 - $1,095

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611 Kellogg Ave

AmesIA50010

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property at 2317 Clark Ave

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

2317 Clark Ave

AmesIA50010
property at 609 6th St

$1,250

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609 6th St

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
  • Utilities Included

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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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2713 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 Luther Dr

2713 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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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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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

3115 Roy Key AveAmes, 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 Melrose Park Apartments priced from $785. Somerset Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bel-Air apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$785
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)2BR,2BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel-Air area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2006 Grand Ave Model at 2006 Grand Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd floor in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bel-Air apartment is the 3009 Grove Ave Model at 3009 Grove Ave, Unit 3 starting at $960 with a $1.01 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.
2006 Grand Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd floor2006 Grand Ave4BR,1BA$0.90
3009 Grove Ave, Unit 33009 Grove Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)2BR,2BA$1.22
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.44
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.65
611 Kellogg Ave611 Kellogg Ave1BR,1BA$2.66

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Bel-Air, Ames, IA

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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 $785 at Melrose Park Apartments.

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 $795 at Melrose Park Apartments.

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