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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Village Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (16 Rentals)
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College Creek Apartments
4815 Todd DrAmes, IA 50014
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Western Hills Apartments
235 SinclairAmes, IA 50014
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from $680Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Furman Western Hills
230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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Hickory Ridge Apartments
4301 Lincoln SwingAmes, IA 50014
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West Campus Village, Ames, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campus Village Studio Apartments | $856 | $670 | $1,300 |
| West Campus Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $915 | $600 | $1,470 |
| West Campus Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $599 | $1,710 |
| West Campus Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $519 | $2,370 |
| West Campus Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $914 | $459 | $2,280 |
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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 College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Western Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable West Campus Village apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| Western Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Townhomes at Creekside | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $815 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Village area is the $0.61 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value West Campus Village apartment is the Two Bed Model at 525 Welch Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Bel-Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Creekside | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| 525 Welch Ave | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1001 North Dakota Ave, Unit 1001 North Dakota Ave. | 1001 North Dakota Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Fountainview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Western Hills Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Hyland Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 839-841 Dickinson Ave | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Point at Ames | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| 203 Campus | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $999.
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 $1,057.
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 18 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 $313 which is $744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus Village.
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