
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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Eagle Ridge, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eagle Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eagle Ridge Studio Apartments | $875 | $670 | $1,500 |
Eagle Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $635 | $1,595 |
Eagle Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $800 | $1,799 |
Eagle Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $755 | $2,370 |
Eagle Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $660 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Eagle Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eagle Ridge area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grandview Square Apartments priced from $700. Hickory Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grandview Square Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $725 |
246 N Hyland Ave | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
3500 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Wyndsor Terrace | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
College Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
247 Sheldon Ave | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
225 N Hyland Ave | 1 bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eagle Ridge area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Eagle Ridge apartment is the 3 bed/ 2 bath Model at 246 N Hyland Ave starting at $1,425 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Ridge | 3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) | 4BR,3BA | $1.05 |
246 N Hyland Ave | 3 bed/ 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
Prairie West | Available- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
2706 Kent Ave | 2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom ) | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
247 Sheldon Ave | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
188 1st St, Unit 1 | 188 1st St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
College Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $900.
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 $1,980.
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 1 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 $652 which is $1,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eagle Ridge.
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