Cheap Homes for Rent in Eagle Ridge Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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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 College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Melrose Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Eagle Ridge apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eagle Ridge area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Eagle Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Somerset Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.18 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.
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.32
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
117 5th St, Unit 203117 5th St2BR,1BA$1.44
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Eagle Ridge?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Eagle Ridge, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,500. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eagle Ridge ranging from $675 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eagle Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eagle Ridge ranges from $675 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,336.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Eagle Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eagle Ridge range from $660 to $2,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $645.

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