
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $650 (44 Rentals)


Grandview Square Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Windsor Pointe

Melrose Park Apartments

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602 8th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

South Meadow

Hyland Apartments
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Aspen Village

The Ridge Apartments

Wyndsor Terrace

420 S 4th St

Gateway

Hickory Ridge Apartments

2706 Kent Ave

Furman Somerset Apartments
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Somerset Apartments

Fountainview

304 Welch Ave

Fountain View Apartments

Cranford Apartments

520 5th St

1005 28th St

Furman Regency Court
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Twin Oaks Apartments

2929-2933 West St

Spruce Pointe

4112 Lincoln Swing

230 Campus Ave

312 Hayward Ave

514-520 Carroll Ave

Stone Court Apartments
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2721 Luther Dr

640 S. 4th St.

1120 Stafford Ave

238 Village Dr

South Oak

2644 Hunt St

Stonehaven Apartments

Oakview Apartments
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301 Main

Tiverton Court Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

Keystone Apartments
North Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ames Studio Apartments | $909 | $610 | $1,500 |
North Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $650 | $1,600 |
| North Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $589 | $2,149 |
| North Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $881 | $519 | $1,887 |
| North Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $479 | $2,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Ames Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Ames?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Ames is under $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Ames?
The cheapest apartment in North Ames is Furman 24th Street Apartments which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in North Ames costs $969.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 96 regular apartments in North 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 North Ames?
Cheap apartments in North Ames have an average cost of $621 which is $348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Ames.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.