
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $790 (6 Rentals)

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Old Town, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Old Town Studio Apartments | $996 | $780 | $1,300 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $790 | $1,470 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $599 | $1,690 |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $829 | $465 | $2,600 |
Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $648 | $445 | $1,400 |
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Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?
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 17 regular apartments in Old Town 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 Old Town?
Cheap apartments in Old Town have an average cost of $486 which is $564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.
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