Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $650 (56 Rentals)

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4713 Ontario St, Unit #3
$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

4713 Ontario St, Unit #3

4713 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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property at 4503 Twain Cir

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204

4503 Twain Cir
AmesIA50014
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520 5th St
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520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
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1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Spruce Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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Twin Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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230 Campus Ave
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230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Windsor Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Pointe

3815 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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312 Hayward Ave
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312 Hayward Ave

312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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2721 Luther Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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640 S. 4th St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010

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South Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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2644 Hunt St
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2644 Hunt St

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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Stonehaven Apartments
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Stonehaven Apartments

421 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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Oakview Apartments
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Oakview Apartments

1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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301 Main
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301 Main

301 Main StAmes, IA 50010
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304 Welch Ave
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304 Welch Ave

304 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ames Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ames?

The cheapest apartment in West Ames is College Creek Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in West Ames costs $1,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 74 regular apartments in West 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 West Ames?

Cheap apartments in West Ames have an average cost of $574 which is $481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ames.

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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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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.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.