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

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Campustown, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Foundry4x44BR,4BA$0.45
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.530 Welch Ave4BR,2.5BA$1.42
246 N Hyland Ave3 bed/ 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.13
3319 Story St4 BR/ 1.5 BA4BR,1.5BA$1.22
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.45
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Townhomes at Creekside2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
2700 Lincoln2 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM2BR,2BA$1.05
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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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
Pet Friendly

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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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