Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $510 (79 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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property at 330 N Franklin Ave

$600 - $1,800

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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330 N Franklin Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 911 North Dakota Ave

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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911 North Dakota Ave

AmesIA50014
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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203 Campus
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

203 Campus

203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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2713 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 Luther Dr

2713 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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230 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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4606 Ontario St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014

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Eagle Ridge, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eagle Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eagle Ridge area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at Hickory Ridge Apartments priced from $699. Grandview Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$699
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$785
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$785
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Welcome to 216 Campus1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$810
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eagle Ridge area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2006 Grand Ave Model at 2006 Grand Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd floor in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Eagle Ridge apartment is the 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge starting at $2,000 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eagle Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2006 Grand Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd floor2006 Grand Ave4BR,1BA$0.90
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.03
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$0.81
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.53
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$0.91
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
3009 Grove Ave, Unit 33009 Grove Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.01
1007 Lincoln WaySpacious 2 Bedroom in Central Ames!2BR,1BA$1.06
126 Welch Ave, Unit 312126 Welch Ave1BR,1BA$0.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eagle Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eagle Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eagle Ridge is under $820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eagle Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Eagle Ridge is Grandview Square Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Eagle Ridge costs $967.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eagle Ridge?

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 13 regular apartments in Eagle Ridge 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 Eagle Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Eagle Ridge have an average cost of $494 which is $473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eagle Ridge.

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