Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (62 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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West Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Ames Studio Apartments | $857 | $670 | $1,500 |
West Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $625 | $1,595 |
West Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $589 | $1,799 |
West Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $509 | $2,600 |
West Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $384 | $2,300 |
West Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $479 | $2,775 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Getting Around the West Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
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 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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ames?
The cheapest apartment in West Ames is Maplewood which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in West Ames costs $1,075.
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 165 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 $558 which is $517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ames.
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