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Woodland Trails
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$813 - $2,162
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Woodland Trails

12401-12401 N MacArthur BlvdOklahoma City, OK 73142
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Walnut Creek
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$850 - $1,350
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Walnut Creek

6801 NW 122nd StOklahoma City, OK 73142
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The Ledge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ledge Apartments

902 Oklahoma BlvdAlva, OK 73717
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Sunridge Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunridge Estates

4121 S Van Buren StEnid, OK 73703
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Forest Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Creek

7201 NW 122nd StOklahoma City, OK 73142

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Ames, OK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood West priced from $550. Le Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakwood WestStudio-EFF1BR,1BA$550
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Intrada El RenoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Ridgeview Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$699
Sandpiper ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$705
Tennyson ManorTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 60%2BR,1BA$756
Woodland TrailsA11BR,1BA$813
Villas of Benedictine11G50L1BR,1BA$833
Walnut Creek1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Tuscana ApartmentsRomano1BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, OK and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Unit Model at Mason Landing in the in the Suburban Northside neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Large Model at Fountain Lake Apartments starting at $945 with a $0.82 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.
Mason Landing3 Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$0.93
Fountain Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Large2BR,2BA$0.82
Cottage Park Guthrie2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The SummitB52BR,2BA$1.22
Tammaron Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath W/WD2BR,1BA$1.18
Crown Pointe Apartments1 Bed (Fireplace / Vaulted Ceiling Optional)1BR,1BA$1.12
Tennyson ManorTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.05
Sandpiper ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Ridgeview Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Intrada El Reno listed at $714.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $550 at Oakwood West.

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 $699 at Ridgeview Heights.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood West and starts from $973.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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