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

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4713 Ontario St, Unit #3
$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

4713 Ontario St, Unit #3

4713 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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$935

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

813 Delaware 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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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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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus

141 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 College Creek Apartments priced from $755. Melrose Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$785
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$790
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Somerset ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Furman Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880
West Field Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA

As of May 29, 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 Boulder B Model at Point at Ames starting at $790 with a $0.58 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
Point at AmesBoulder B4BR,4BA$0.58
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.62
Northern Lights Apartments3305 Roy Key ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.11
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.79
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1.29
Hyland Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Wyndsor Terrace2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.18
West Field Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 College Creek Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Eagle Ridge costs $1,349.

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 15 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 $532 which is $817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eagle Ridge.

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