Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bel-Air Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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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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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 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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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. Grandview Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. 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
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$790
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
Aspen Village2522 Aspen (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$820
Furman Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel-Air area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2bed 1bth Model at Grandview Square Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $790. 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$0.79
Prairie West2 Bedroom (Renovated) Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Northern Lights Apartments3327 Polaris ( 2 bedroom )2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Furman Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent Ave. (1 bedroom )1BR,1BA$1.41
Aspen Village2511 Aspen ( 1 Bedroom )1BR,1BA$1.42
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.44
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.65
123 7th St, Unit 123123 7th StStudio ,1BA$3.13

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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 $790 at Grandview Square Apartments.

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