Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA (51 Rentals)

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property at 1220 Carroll Ave
$1,680

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Base Rent$1,680

Total Monthly Price$1,680
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1220 Carroll Ave

AmesIA50010
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Willow Run
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Run

645 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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925 Burnett Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

925 Burnett Ave

925 Burnett AveAmes, IA 50010
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908 Douglas Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

908 Douglas Ave

908 Douglas AveAmes, IA 50010
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3 Plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

3 Plex

616 8th StAmes, IA 50010
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604 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Grand Ave

604 Grand AveAmes, IA 50010
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Town Centre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Town Centre

802 6th StAmes, IA 50010
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1007 Lincoln Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1007 Lincoln Way

1007 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010

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229 Washington
4 Bedroom Apartments

229 Washington

229 Washington AveAmes, IA 50010
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428 S 4th St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

428 S 4th St

428 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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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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301 Main
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 Main

301 Main StAmes, IA 50010

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The Oaks
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

216-224 S Kellogg AveAmes, 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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South Oak
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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The Phoenix
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Phoenix

301 S 4th 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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Glenbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

520 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Stonehaven Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonehaven Apartments

421 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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South View
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View

209-227 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Old Town, Ames, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Ames, IA

Ranked #6

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Old Town area of Ames, IA?

As of today, September 22, 2026, there are currently 51 available Old Town apartments priced from $700 to $2,261, with an average monthly rent of $962.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Old Town Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Old Town ranges from $799 to $950 with an average monthly rent of $856.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Old Town range from $700 to $2,261. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,125.

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