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

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property at 218 Stanton Ave
$489 - $514
4 Bedroom Rentals
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218 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 215 Stanton Ave
$544
4 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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215 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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property at 119 Stanton Ave
$514 - $569
3 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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119 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 225 Stanton Ave
$549 - $574
4 Bedroom Rentals
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225 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 200 Stanton Ave
$524 - $594
3 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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200 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 330 N Franklin Ave
$600 - $1,800

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Base Rent$600 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$600 - $1,800
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 300 Stanton Ave
$559 - $699
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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300 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 116 Welch Ave
$764
1 Bedroom Rentals
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116 Welch Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 2401 Knapp St
$990

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Base Rent$990

Total Monthly Price$990
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2401 Knapp St

AmesIA50014
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property at 321 Stanton Ave
$1,095
3 Bedroom Rentals
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321 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014

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312 Hayward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Hayward Ave

312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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203 Campus
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

203 Campus

203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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South Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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230 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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1007 Lincoln Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Lincoln Way

1007 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt Street

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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121 Howard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

121 Howard

121 HowardAmes, IA 50014
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263 N. Hyland
2 Bedroom Apartments

263 N. Hyland

263 N HylandAmes, IA 50014
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218 N Hyland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

218 N Hyland Ave

218 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Laverne Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laverne Apartments

919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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Campustown, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - B - UF4BR,2BA$524
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
1007 Lincoln WayHalf Month FREE!! Spacious 2 Bedroom in Central...2BR,1BA$795
South Oak1 Bedroom XL1BR,1BA$795
Welcome to 216 Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$810
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$850
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
210 Gray - Sunset View4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted4BR,3BA$0.36
Clocktower Place#2015BR,4BA$0.49
West Street Lofts2811 West #2044BR,3BA$0.51
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF3BR,1BA$0.45
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$0.81
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
444 Welch#2063BR,2BA$0.65
Triangle Apartments#1043BR,2BA$0.75
126 Welch Ave, Unit 312126 Welch Ave1BR,1BA$0.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Campustown, Ames, IA

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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