Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (96 Rentals)

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126 Welch Ave
$725 - $1,200
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126 Welch Ave

126 Welch AveAmes, IA 50014
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Haven Apartments
$900 - $1,375
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$825 - $1,300
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Haven Apartments

1201 Florida AveAmes, IA 50014
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Wessex Apartments
$915 - $2,150
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Wessex Apartments

3022 Wessex DrAmes, IA 50014
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Twin Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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West Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Ames Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ames area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at 304 Welch Ave priced from $635. 640 S. 4th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable West Ames apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...Studio,1BA$640
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$660
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$705
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$765
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$765
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ames, IA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ames area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Ames apartment is the 1412 North Dakota Ave Model at 1412 North Dakota Ave, Unit 1412 starting at $1,800 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.02
1412 North Dakota Ave, Unit 14121412 North Dakota Ave4BR,2BA$1.09
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.47
The Social ReserveMontgomery Renovated - Reserve3BR,2BA$0.51
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.77
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.05
Point at AmesFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.06
Campus Flats2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Ames, Ames, and the greater Ames area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ames Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Ames?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Ames is under $820.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Ames is Melrose Park Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in West Ames costs $1,000.

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 118 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 $559 which is $441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ames.

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