Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Village Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (72 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

915 Garfield Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 813 Delaware Ave

$935

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

813 Delaware Ave

AmesIA50014

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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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312 Hayward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Hayward Ave

312 Hayward AveAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Spruce Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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230 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St.
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St.

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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141 Campus
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Delaware Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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2644 Hunt St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt St

2644 Hunt StAmes, IA 50014
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West Campus Village, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Campus Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus Village area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at 304 Welch Ave priced from $635. Campus Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable West Campus Village apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
Campus Flats4 Bed - Rent by Room4BR,4BA$655
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
The Social West Ames®Avondale - Station1BR,1BA$799
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Windsor PointeHickory 60%2BR,1BA$825
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$925
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Furman Western Hills2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus Village 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 Campus Village apartment is the 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Tripp Street Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Fountainview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.02
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.12
Campus Flats3 Bed - Rent by Room3BR,3BA$0.66
The Social ReserveJasper Renovated - Reserve2BR,2BA$0.63
Fountainview2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
1209 Mayfield Dr2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.05
Point at AmesFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.06
203 Campus2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.19
Campustown | Student Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.21

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West Campus Village, Ames, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including West Campus Village, Ames, and the greater Ames area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Campus Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus Village is under $955.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus Village?

The cheapest apartment in West Campus Village is Western Hills Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in West Campus Village costs $1,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus Village?

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 97 regular apartments in West Campus Village 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 Campus Village?

Cheap apartments in West Campus Village have an average cost of $651 which is $374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Village.

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