
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $344 (57 Rentals)
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Campustown

218 Stanton Ave

324 Welch Ave

215 Stanton Ave

Total Monthly Price
126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

119 Stanton Ave

225 Stanton Ave

200 Stanton Ave

330 N Franklin Ave
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304 Welch Ave

300 Stanton Ave

217 Welch Ave

1006 Lincoln Way

116 Welch Ave

Gateway Hills

Oakwood

3309 West St

2317-2319 Knapp St

Hyland Apartments
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216 Stanton Ave

Townhomes at Creekside

1108 S. 4th Street

2401 Knapp St

321 Stanton

Total Monthly Price
216 S Franklin Ave, Unit 216

Campus West

Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.

Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way

321 Stanton Ave
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325 Welch Ave

246 Hyland

2325 Knapp St

312 Hayward Ave

3404 Coy St

307 Lynn Ave

203 Campus

2929-2933 West St

South Oak

230 Campus Ave
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3319 Story St

1007 Lincoln Way

141 Campus Ave

Welcome to 216 Campus

2644 Hunt Street

121 Howard

263 N. Hyland

218 N Hyland Ave

Laverne Apartments

Furman Hyland Apartments
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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 | $889 | $550 | $1,605 |
| Campustown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $699 | $2,522 |
| Campustown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $489 | $1,700 |
| Campustown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $761 | $514 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Campustown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campustown area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Campustown priced from $524. 304 Welch Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Campustown apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - B - UF | 4BR,2BA | $524 |
| 304 Welch Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| 1007 Lincoln Way | Half Month FREE!! Spacious 2 Bedroom in Central... | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| South Oak | 1 Bedroom XL | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Welcome to 216 Campus | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| 2644 Hunt Street | 2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Oakwood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| 519 Welch Ave. | Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Near ISU Campus | ... | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campustown area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted Model at 210 Gray - Sunset View in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Campustown apartment is the #201 Model at Clocktower Place starting at $700 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Campustown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Gray - Sunset View | 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted | 4BR,3BA | $0.36 |
| Clocktower Place | #201 | 5BR,4BA | $0.49 |
| West Street Lofts | 2811 West #204 | 4BR,3BA | $0.51 |
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. | 125 Campus | 4BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Point at Ames | Telluride A | 3BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| Oakwood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 444 Welch | #206 | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Triangle Apartments | #104 | 3BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| 126 Welch Ave, Unit 312 | 126 Welch Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
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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 $795, while the average apartment in Campustown costs $875.
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 22 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 $482 which is $393 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown.
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