
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (12 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Old Town area of Ames.


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420 S 4th St
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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 |
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Old Town Studio Apartments | $933 | $620 | $1,300 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $942 | $790 | $1,470 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $599 | $1,690 |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $824 | $465 | $2,600 |
Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $648 | $445 | $1,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 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
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, IA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $0.55 price per square foot A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the Frisco A Model at Point at Ames starting at $855 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge 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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The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
Point at Ames | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
BlockOne | STUDIO - University Towers | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
117 5th St, Unit 203 | 117 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Ames, IA
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Ames, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
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