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Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community

Fremont Commons

Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus

Sixty610 Stone Creek
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Ames, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ames Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $536 | $1,677 |
Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $561 | $2,028 |
Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $663 | $2,930 |
Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,475 | $3,300 |
Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,749 | $3,750 |
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Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, NE is a Studio unit found at Dana Village priced from $536. Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dana Village | S3 | Studio,1BA | $536 |
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Fremont Commons | Studio (2) - 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Fountain Springs | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Conestoga Crossing | TWO BEDROOM FLOORPLAN | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE and Nearby
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Villas At The Pines in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the B4R Model at Whispering Ridge starting at $1,555 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ames apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villas At The Pines | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Whispering Ridge | B4R | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Dalmore Apartments | Toronto | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus | Modern Collection: Busch | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Antler View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
West Hampton Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom End | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Fountain Springs | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Conestoga Crossing | TWO BEDROOM FLOORPLAN | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Dana Village | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $0.79 |
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ames Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ames?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ames is at Dana Village listed at $536.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $561 at Dana Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ames is starting from $875 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community.
What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus and starts from $1,475.
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