Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $344 (44 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Hayward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Hayward Ave

312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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640 S. 4th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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South Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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Riverbirch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbirch

201 S 5th StAmes, 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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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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1007 Lincoln Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Lincoln Way

1007 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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215 Jewel Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

215 Jewel Dr

215 Jewel DrAmes, IA 50010
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Stonehaven Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven Apartments

421 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Maple Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Glen

229 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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301 Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Main

301 Main StAmes, IA 50010
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Tall Timber Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments

644 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Cheapest Available East Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ames area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Copper Beech priced from $499. Campustown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $524. Here are the most affordable East Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Beech4BR/4.5BA4BR,4BA$499
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - B - UF4BR,2BA$524
The Grove3BR/3BA Upgraded3BR,3BA$599
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
RiverbirchStudioStudio,1BA$695
South Oak1 Bedroom XL1BR,1BA$795
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S1BR,1BA$799
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ames area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted Model at 210 Gray - Sunset View in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value East Ames apartment is the 216 S Kellogg Ave Model at 216 S Kellogg Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,100 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
210 Gray - Sunset View4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted4BR,3BA$0.36
216 S Kellogg Ave, Unit 4216 S Kellogg Ave4BR,2BA$0.79
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF3BR,1BA$0.45
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.53
The Lofts3 Person3BR,1BA$1.04
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.44
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded2BR,2BA$0.73
South ViewLandmark2BR,1BA$1.00
126 Welch Ave, Unit 312126 Welch Ave1BR,1BA$0.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ames Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Ames?

The cheapest apartment in East Ames is South Oak which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East Ames costs $857.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Ames?

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 50 regular apartments in East Ames 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 East Ames?

Cheap apartments in East Ames have an average cost of $466 which is $391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Ames.

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