
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $745 (26 Rentals)


3309 West St

Gateway Hills

203 Campus

321 Stanton
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246 Hyland

Hyland Apartments

Campus West

3404 Coy St

3319 Story St

141 Campus Ave
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South Oak

121 Howard

230 Campus Ave

Laverne Apartments

218 N Hyland Ave

Furman Hyland Apartments
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225 Hyland

312 Hayward Ave

3321 West St

102 S Maple Ave

Campus Properties Welch Ave

247 Sheldon Ave
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258 Hyland Ave

3226 West St
Campustown, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Campustown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $770 | $1,500 |
| Campustown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $871 | $550 | $1,600 |
Campustown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,043 | $745 | $2,685 |
| Campustown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $489 | $1,700 |
| Campustown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $524 | $1,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCampustown, Ames, IA
Ranked #15
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campustown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Campustown?
The cheapest apartment in Campustown is South Oak which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Campustown costs $1,147.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Campustown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Campustown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Campustown?
Cheap apartments in Campustown have an average cost of $540 which is $607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown.
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