Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Hills Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (27 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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$1,395 - $1,535

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

2715 Bobcat Dr

AmesIA50014
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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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2644 Hunt St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt St

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cranford Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cranford Apartments

103 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
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525 Welch Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

525 Welch Ave

525 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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228-232 Welch Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

228-232 Welch Ave

228-232 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cheapest Available Gateway Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway Hills area of Ames, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campustown priced from $489. 304 Welch Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Gateway Hills apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF3BR,1BA$489
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,340
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave3BR,1BA$1,350
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$1,350
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Hills, IA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway Hills area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Oakwood in the in the Gateway Hills neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Gateway Hills apartment is the 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF Model at Campustown starting at $584 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakwood3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF3BR,1BA$0.45
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.53
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.45
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.35
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.59
The LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
304 Welch Ave1bed1BR,1BA$2.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Hills Apartments

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gateway Hills?

Cheap apartments in Gateway Hills have an average cost of $504 which is $628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Hills.

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