Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)
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420 S 4th St

Prairie West
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 |
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Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $884 | $625 | $1,035 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $850 | $1,475 |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $980 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maplewood priced from $625. 301 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maplewood | 1108 S 4th Street: Maplewood - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath (e... | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
South View Apartments | Landmark | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Prairie West | Available- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IA
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $1.28 price per square foot Available- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated) Model at Prairie West in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the Outlook | Renovated Model at South View Apartments starting at $1,065 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Grand Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prairie West | Available- 2 Bedroom (Half-Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
South View Apartments | Outlook | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Maplewood | 1108 S 4th Street: Maplewood - 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber Artisent Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Ames, IA
Ranked #11
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $625 at Maplewood.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is starting from $880 at Maplewood.
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