Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (68 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550
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$550
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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property at 611 Kellogg Ave

$825 - $1,095

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

611 Kellogg Ave

AmesIA50010

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property at 609 6th St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Jul 25

609 6th St

AmesIA50010

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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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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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4606 Ontario St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, 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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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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1006 Lincoln Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1006 Lincoln Way

1006 Lincoln WayAmes, 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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4518 Hutchison St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4518 Hutchison St

4518 Hutchison StAmes, 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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Delaware Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware 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 203 Campus priced from $650. Hickory Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
203 Campus1 Bed1BR,1BA$650
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$785
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$825
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)2BR,2BA$1,080
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eagle Ridge area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Eagle Ridge apartment is the 125 Campus Model at Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. starting at $1,600 with a $1.30 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 Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.03
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$1.30
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.53
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.17
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm )3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Hyland Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Aspen Village2724 Stange (2 bdrm)2BR,2BA$1.22
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.44

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Eagle Ridge, Ames, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eagle Ridge Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Eagle Ridge is 203 Campus which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Eagle Ridge costs $1,249.

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 5 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 $558 which is $691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eagle Ridge.

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