
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $529 (57 Rentals)


1108 S. 4th Street

Tall Timber Apartments

College Creek Apartments

West Field Apartments

3309 West St

Western Hills Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments

Furman Western Hills
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203 Campus

Wyndsor Terrace

Laverne Apartments

South Meadow

930 6th St

420 S 4th St

Hickory Ridge Apartments

Gateway

246 Hyland
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225 Hyland

221 Sheldon

The Ridge Apartments

West Village Apartments

802 Crystal St

1209 Mayfield Dr

Hyland Apartments

Fountainview

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3107 Diamond St, Unit 3107

Fountain View Apartments
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126 Welch Ave, Unit 312

3404 Coy St

4112 Lincoln Swing

1006 Lincoln Way

3319 Story St.

205 Washington Ave

Oak Brooke

141 Campus

Meadow Wood of Ames

Stone Court Apartments
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121 Howard

Jewel Drive Apartments

215 Jewel Dr

230 Campus Ave

Willow Run

Pointe West II

218 Hyland

Furman Hyland Apartments

Riverbirch

South View Apartments
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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 | $906 | $675 | $1,500 |
| South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $750 | $1,600 |
South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $529 | $2,713 |
| South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $459 | $1,701 |
| South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $429 | $2,300 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Ames, Ames, IA
Ranked #1
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 Copper Beech which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in South Ames costs $979.
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 49 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 $597 which is $382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ames.
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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.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.
