
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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North Ames Studio Apartments | $888 | $775 | $1,300 |
North Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $911 | $665 | $1,470 |
North Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $599 | $1,715 |
North Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $896 | $430 | $1,785 |
North Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $870 | $375 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available North Ames Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Ames area of Ames, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Quarters Ames priced from $615. Melrose Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable North Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $615 |
Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
205 Washington Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Townhomes at Creekside | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Ames, IA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Ames area is the $0.61 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value North Ames apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Ames apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhomes at Creekside | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Somerset Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Fountainview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Hyland Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
205 Washington Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Point at Ames | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
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Getting Around the North Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Ames Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Ames?
The cheapest apartment in North Ames is Melrose Park Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in North Ames costs $1,025.
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 34 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 $343 which is $682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Ames.
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