Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (71 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $870 | $635 | $1,500 |
| South Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $625 | $1,595 |
| South Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $589 | $2,407 |
| South Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $465 | $2,370 |
| South Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $409 | $2,825 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Getting Around the South Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Western Hills Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in South Ames costs $3,330.
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 78 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 $661 which is $2,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ames.
Expert Rental Resources
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