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200 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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304 Welch Ave
304 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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203 Campus
203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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1006 Lincoln Way
1006 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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Gateway Hills
1300 Gateway Hills Park DrAmes, IA 50014
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Oakwood
2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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Hyland Apartments
123 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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3216 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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1108 S. 4th Street
1108 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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246 Hyland
246 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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321 Stanton
321 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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Campus West
312-320 Hillcrest AveAmes, IA 50014
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216 S Franklin Ave
216 S Franklin AveAmes, IA 50014
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325 Welch Ave
325 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.
528-530 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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221 Sheldon
221 Sheldon 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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South Oak
221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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230 Campus Ave
230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St
3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
238 Village Dr
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141 Campus Ave
141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt St
2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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121 Howard
121 HowardAmes, IA 50014
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Laverne Apartments
919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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218 N Hyland Ave
218 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Hyland Apartments
515 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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225 Hyland
225 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cranford Apartments
103 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
102 S Maple Ave
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Campus Properties Welch Ave
425 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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247 Sheldon Ave
247 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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258 Hyland Ave
258 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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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 |
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| Campustown Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $770 | $1,500 |
| Campustown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $866 | $550 | $1,600 |
| Campustown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $745 | $2,500 |
| Campustown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $489 | $1,700 |
| Campustown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $524 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Campustown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Campustown area of Ames, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campustown priced from $489. 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 |
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| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF | 3BR,1BA | $489 |
| 304 Welch Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| 203 Campus | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| South Oak | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| 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 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campustown area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oakwood in the in the Gateway Hills neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Campustown apartment is the 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF Model at Campustown starting at $584 with a $0.45 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. |
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| Oakwood | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. | 125 Campus | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Campus Flats | 3 Bed - Rent by Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
| Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 4 bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Total Property Management 134 Campus | 134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm ) | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Hyland Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| South Oak | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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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 203 Campus which is listed at $650, 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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