Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Old Town Neighborhood of Ames, IA (6 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Old Town area of Ames with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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South Meadow
Rent Specials
$805 - $1,560Special Offer
1 Month Free Sign your fall 2026 lease to receive 1 month free! Plus, pay NO application fees and NO deposit! (Free month cannot be applied
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South Meadow

321 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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121 Beach Avenue
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$1,350 - $2,200Special Offer
Specials Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lea
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121 Beach Avenue

121 Beach AveAmes, IA 50014
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210 Gray - Sunset View
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$1,300 - $2,200Special Offer
Specials Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lea
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210 Gray - Sunset View

210 Gray AveAmes, IA 50014
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Old Town, Ames, IA Local Guide

Top Ames Apartments in the Old Town Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 04-26-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Old Town, IA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Beach View

$500 Cash Back when leasing a unit in April 2026!Expires 04-30-2026

210 Gray - Sunset View

Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lease for this offer to be valid. Why wait? Schedule a tour today!Expires 04-30-2026

121 Beach Avenue

Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lease for this offer to be valid. Why wait? Schedule a tour today!Expires 04-30-2026

Prairie West

$100 off select units only.Expires 04-30-2026

South Meadow

Sign your fall 2026 lease to receive 1 month free! Plus, pay NO application fees and NO deposit! (Free month cannot be applied in August)Expires 05-29-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Old Town, IA

Specials updated: 04-26-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Old Town, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

South Meadow

Sign your fall 2026 lease to receive 1 month free! Plus, pay NO application fees and NO deposit! (Free month cannot be applied in August)Expires 05-29-2026

210 Gray - Sunset View

Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lease for this offer to be valid. Why wait? Schedule a tour today!Expires 04-30-2026

121 Beach Avenue

Sign a lease for one of our 3, 4, or 4+ bedroom units this April and get $500 cash back! You must have a complete and finalized lease for this offer to be valid. Why wait? Schedule a tour today!Expires 04-30-2026

Beach View

$500 Cash Back when leasing a unit in April 2026!Expires 04-30-2026

Prairie West

$100 off select units only.Expires 04-30-2026

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Ames, IA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Old Town Apartments

What is the largest Rent Specials Old Town Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Old Town is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $1,350 at 121 Beach Avenue.

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