
Cheap Homes for Rent in Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $800 (3 Rentals)
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Campustown, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Campustown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Campustown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Campustown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,822 | $1,185 | $2,150 |
Campustown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,037 | $2,875 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Campustown Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA
As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Campustown area is the $0.45 price per square foot 4x4 Model at The Foundry in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $625. The second greatest value Campustown apartment is the 530 Welch Ave Model at Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the West Campus Village 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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The Foundry | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. | 530 Welch Ave | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
246 N Hyland Ave | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
3319 Story St | 4 BR/ 1.5 BA | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 4 bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
1006 Lincoln Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Townhomes at Creekside | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
2700 Lincoln | 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCampustown, Ames, IA
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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 Campustown
What type of rentals are currently available in Campustown?
There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Campustown, IA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $2,850. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Campustown ranging from $850 to $3,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Campustown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Campustown ranges from $850 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,646.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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