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

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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, 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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Eastwood of Ames
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood of Ames

450 E 7th StAmes, 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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301 Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Main

301 Main 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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Walnut Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Place

232 S Walnut AveAmes, IA 50010
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Glenbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

520 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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400 S 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 S 4th St

400 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Walnut Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

419-429 S Walnut AveAmes, IA 50010
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Grand Junction, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$745
301 Main1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel1BR,1BA$940
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$940
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
South View ApartmentsOutlook | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.15
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grand Junction, Ames, IA

Ranked #10

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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