
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $650 (44 Rentals)


College Creek Apartments

Hickory Ridge Apartments

West Field Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

Furman Western Hills

South Meadow
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Hyland Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

420 S 4th St

Gateway

West Village Apartments

Fountainview

Wessex Apartments

Fountain View Apartments
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Campustown

4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204

Brick Towne Ames

2715 Bobcat Dr

520 5th St

Spruce Pointe

Twin Oaks Apartments

2929-2933 West St
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230 Campus Ave

312 Hayward Ave

514-520 Carroll Ave

Stone Court Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

238 Village Dr

South Oak

2644 Hunt St
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Stonehaven Apartments

Oakview Apartments

Coconino Place Condominiums

301 Main

304 Welch Ave

Cardinal Terrace

Furman Weststar Apartments

4510 Twain Cir
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4511 Twain Cir

Windsor Pointe

Cranford Apartments

325 Welch Ave
South Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ames Studio Apartments | $861 | $675 | $1,500 |
South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $650 | $1,600 |
| South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $529 | $3,261 |
| South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $864 | $459 | $2,300 |
| South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $806 | $399 | $2,300 |
| South Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments | $548 | $445 | $715 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ames Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ames?
The cheapest apartment in South Ames is College Creek Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in South Ames costs $929.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Ames?
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 64 regular apartments in South Ames 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 South Ames?
Cheap apartments in South Ames have an average cost of $579 which is $350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ames.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
