Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (53 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave
$725 - $1,200
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126 Welch Ave

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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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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Oakwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood

2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, 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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Stonehaven Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven Apartments

421 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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301 Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Main

301 Main StAmes, IA 50010
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428 S 4th St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

428 S 4th St

428 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010

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Willow Run
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Run

645 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Riverbirch
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbirch

201 S 5th StAmes, 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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South View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

209-227 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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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 Studio unit found at 304 Welch Ave priced from $635. Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable East Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
Campus Flats4 Bed - Rent by Room4BR,4BA$655
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$660
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$925
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...2BR,1BA$930
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$950
The LoftsEfficiency CornerStudio,1BA$990
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ames area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Luxury Condo Model at Wessex Apartments in the in the Gateway Hills neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value East Ames apartment is the 3 Bed - Rent by Room Model at Campus Flats starting at $750 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge 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.
Wessex Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Luxury Condo2BR,2BA$1.33
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.66
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77
The Landing AmesB1 - 2x22BR,2BA$0.68
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.05
South View ApartmentsOutlook | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.16
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...2BR,1BA$1.15
Campustown | Student Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ames Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Ames?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Ames is under $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Ames is 301 Main which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in East Ames costs $1,000.

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 20 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 $561 which is $439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Ames.

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