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

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, 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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4606 Ontario St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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2713 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 Luther Dr

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

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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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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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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1217 Delaware Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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West Field Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Field Apartments

5910 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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244 Hyland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

244 Hyland Ave

244 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Delaware Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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247 Sheldon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

247 Sheldon Ave

247 Sheldon AveAmes, IA 50014
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301 Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Main

301 Main 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
246 N Hyland Ave1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Wyndsor Terrace1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
College Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$845
247 Sheldon Ave1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
225 N Hyland Ave1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$880
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.05
246 N Hyland Ave3 bed/ 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.19
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
Prairie WestAvailable- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated)2BR,1BA$1.28
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1.23
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.98
247 Sheldon Ave2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.24
188 1st St, Unit 1188 1st St2BR,1.5BA$1.12
College Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eagle Ridge, Ames, IA

Ranked #13

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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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