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203 Campus
203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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3216 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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1300 Gateway Hills Park DrAmes, IA 50014
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123 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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930 6th StAmes, IA 50010
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919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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225 Hyland
225 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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221 Sheldon
221 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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246 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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528-530 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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216 S Franklin AveAmes, IA 50014
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211 S SheldonAmes, IA 50014
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2807 Bobcat DrAmes, IA 50014
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3206 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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134 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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228-232 Welch Ave
228-232 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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312 Hayward Ave
312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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304 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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2929-2933 West StAmes, IA 50014
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230 Campus Ave
230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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1006 Lincoln Way
1006 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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121 HowardAmes, IA 50014
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218 Hyland
218 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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515 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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312-320 Hillcrest 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
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247 Sheldon Ave
247 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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321 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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325 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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258 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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525 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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135 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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245 N Hyland Ave
245 N 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 | $1,199 | $799 | $1,500 |
| Campustown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $919 | $750 | $1,600 |
| Campustown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $675 | $1,854 |
| Campustown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $800 | $1,700 |
| Campustown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $680 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Hyland Apartments priced from $820. Oakwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Campustown apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| 1108 S. 4th Street | 3 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $980 |
| Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $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 |
| Total Property Management 134 Campus | 134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm ) | 3BR,1BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Campustown area is the $1.30 price per square foot 125 Campus Model at Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Campustown apartment is the 3 Bed - Rent by Room Model at Campus Flats starting at $699 with a $0.62 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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| Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. | 125 Campus | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Campus Flats | 3 Bed - Rent by Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.62 |
| Cardinal South Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 1108 S. 4th Street | 3 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| 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 |
| Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Campustown | Student Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Campustown Apartments
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 5 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 $593 which is $707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Campustown.
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