Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grand Junction Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Grand Junction, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Junction?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Junction 1 Bedroom Apartments | $888 | $790 | $1,000 |
Grand Junction 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $699 | $2,850 |
Grand Junction 3 Bedroom Apartments | $830 | $630 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Grand Junction Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Grand Junction Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grand Junction area of Ames, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1006 Lincoln Way priced from $745. 301 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Grand Junction apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1006 Lincoln Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Timbercreek Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
South View Apartments | Landmark | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Junction, IA
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Junction area is the $0.51 price per square foot 3BR/3BA Model at The Grove at Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $630. The second greatest value Grand Junction apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at 1006 Lincoln Way starting at $745 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Junction apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Grove at Ames | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.51 |
1006 Lincoln Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
South View Apartments | Outlook | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Timbercreek Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Junction Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Junction?
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 2 regular apartments in Grand Junction that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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