Cheap Homes for Rent in West Campus Village Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Campus Village area is the $1.33 price per square foot 528 Welch Ave. Model at Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave. in the in the West Campus Village neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Campus Village apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge 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.
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.4BR,2.5BA$1.33
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
4511 Twain Cir, Unit 3014511 Twain Cir1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Campus Village

What type of rentals are currently available in West Campus Village?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in West Campus Village, IA with pricing that ranges from $459 to $2,500. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Campus Village ranging from $775 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Campus Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Campus Village ranges from $775 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,495.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Campus Village?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Campus Village range from $519 to $2,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $459.

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