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Dana Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Village

2854 Angels Share DrBlair, NE 68008
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Elkhorn Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhorn Station

2606 N Main StElkhorn, NE 68022

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Ames, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, NE is a Studio unit found at 150 Poppe Dr priced from $725. Fremont Omega Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
150 Poppe DrStudioStudio, 1BA$725
Fremont Omega Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$845
Nye ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR, 1BA$945
Cambridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$970
Sixty610 Stone CreekStudioStudio, 1BA$980
Lynbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,110
Hanover FlatsPotter1BR, 1BA$1,155
The AbacusS2Studio, 1BA$1,160
1010 on the LakeA695 One Bed Floor Plan1BR, 1BA$1,195
Edge 204Little ItalyStudio, 1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, NE and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.26 price per square foot Patricia Townhome Model at 5401 N 209th St in the Elkhorn neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas At The Pines starting at $1,295 with a $1.14 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ames apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5401 N 209th StPatricia Townhome4BR, 2.5BA$1.26
Villas At The Pines2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.14
Elk HillsBlack Bear underground parking2BR, 1BA$1.38
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausModern Collection: Downing2BR, 2BA$1.38
Cambridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.97
Nye ApartmentsTwo Bed, Two Bath2BR, 2BA$1.00
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR, 1BA$1.41
Lynbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.36
Fremont Omega Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.06
150 Poppe DrStudioStudio, 1BA$1.45

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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 150 Poppe Dr listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $1,110 at Lynbrook Apartments and Townhomes.

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 $845 at Fremont Omega Apartments.

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 $1,395.

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