Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (40 Rentals)

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$990

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2401 Knapp St

AmesIA50014

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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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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South Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak 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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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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South View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

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

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
Student Housing
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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 3 Beds unit found at Copper Beech priced from $600. 301 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable East Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$600
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1BA$890
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...2BR,1BA$925
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$925
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$950
Village Park2121 Cottonwood (1 bedroom)1BR,1BA$1,000
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ames, IA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ames area is the $0.63 price per square foot B - 2x2 Model at The Quarters Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value East Ames apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom - 1,027 sq ft Model at Wessex Apartments starting at $1,333 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Gateway Hills 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.
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
Wessex Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom - 1,027 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.30
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.35
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.75
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.05
South View ApartmentsOutlook | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...2BR,1BA$1.13
Campustown | Student Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.21
117 5th St, Unit 201117 5th St2BR,1BA$1.17

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 301 Main which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in East Ames costs $3,330.

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 28 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 $711 which is $2,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Ames.

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