Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Hills Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $344 (34 Rentals)

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property at 218 Stanton Ave
$489 - $514
4 Bedroom Rentals
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218 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 215 Stanton Ave
$544
4 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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215 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312
$550

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Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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property at 119 Stanton Ave
$514 - $569
3 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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119 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 225 Stanton Ave
$549 - $574
4 Bedroom Rentals
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225 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 200 Stanton Ave
$524 - $594
3 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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200 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 300 Stanton Ave
$559 - $699
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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300 Stanton Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 116 Welch Ave
$764
1 Bedroom Rentals
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116 Welch Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 2401 Knapp St
$990

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Base Rent$990

Total Monthly Price$990
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2401 Knapp St

AmesIA50014
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property at 321 Stanton Ave
$1,095
3 Bedroom Rentals
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321 Stanton Ave

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 Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt Street

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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519 Welch Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

519 Welch Ave.

519 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

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

Cranford Apartments

103 Stanton AveAmes, IA 50014
Student Housing
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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 4 Beds unit found at Campustown priced from $524. 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 - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - B - UF4BR,2BA$524
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$850
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Wessex Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$950
519 Welch Ave.Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Near ISU Campus | ...2BR,1BA$995
Gateway Hills2x1.52BR,1BA$995
321 Stanton2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway Hills, IA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway Hills 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 Gateway Hills apartment is the #201 Model at Clocktower Place starting at $700 with a $0.49 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.
210 Gray - Sunset View4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted4BR,3BA$0.36
Clocktower Place#2015BR,4BA$0.49
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF3BR,1BA$0.45
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
The LoftsAugust 2027 - 3 Person3BR,1BA$1.16
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$0.91
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$0.94
Campus FlatsAug. 2027 - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.93
126 Welch Ave, Unit 312126 Welch Ave1BR,1BA$0.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway Hills is 304 Welch Ave which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Gateway Hills costs $875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway Hills?

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 Gateway Hills 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 Gateway Hills?

Cheap apartments in Gateway Hills have an average cost of $451 which is $424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway Hills.

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