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304 Welch Ave
304 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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$650 - $9501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
203 Campus
203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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3216 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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Gateway
1300 Gateway Hills Park DrAmes, IA 50014
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Hyland Apartments
123 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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1108 S. 4th Street
1108 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
3309 West St
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930 6th St
930 6th StAmes, IA 50010
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2603 Knapp St, Unit 2603 Knapp Unit 1, Unit 2603 Knapp Unit 1
2603 Knapp StAmes, IA 50014
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Laverne Apartments
919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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Cranford Apartments
103 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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312 Hayward Ave
312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy St
3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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2929-2933 West St
2929-2933 West StAmes, IA 50014
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230 Campus Ave
230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1006 Lincoln Way
1006 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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3319 Story St.
3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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Oakwood
2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
238 Village Dr
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320 S Franklin Ave
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South Oak
221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus
141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt St
2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
121 Howard
121 HowardAmes, IA 50014
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218 Hyland
218 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Hyland Apartments
515 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
307 S Maple Ave
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246 Hyland
246 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Campus West
312-320 Hillcrest AveAmes, IA 50014
435 Hawthorne Ave
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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 | $1,100 | $799 | $1,500 |
| Campustown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Campustown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $675 | $2,142 |
| Campustown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $750 | $1,800 |
| Campustown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $655 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Campustown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campustown area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at 304 Welch Ave priced from $635. Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Campustown apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Welch Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Campus Flats | 4 Bed - Rent by Room | 4BR,4BA | $655 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Lofts | Efficiency Corner | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Total Property Management 134 Campus | 134 Campus Ave ( 2 bdrm ) | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. | 528 Welch Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 3 bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campustown area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed - Rent by Room Model at Campus Flats in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Campustown apartment is the 4 bedroom Model at Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge 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. |
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| Campus Flats | 3 Bed - Rent by Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
| Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 4 bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| Arbor Hills | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Hyland Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Point at Ames | Frisco B | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. | 528 Welch Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| Total Property Management 134 Campus | 134 Campus Ave ( 2 bdrm ) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Campustown | Student Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campustown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Campustown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Campustown is under $1,350.
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 20 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 $650 which is $550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown.
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