
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, OK from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Oakwood West

Le Chateau Apartments

Tammaron Village Apartments

Intrada El Reno

Ridgeview Heights

Sandpiper Apartments

The Willows

Tennyson Manor

Eagle Crest Apartments
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Woodland Trails

Hunters Hill Apartments

Tuscana Apartments

Council Place Apartments

The Trails at Rockwell

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Walnut Creek

Fountain Lake Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

Warrington Apartments

1201 at Covell Village
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Oasis At Memorial

Crown Martin Park

The Greens at Coffee Creek

Brandon Place

Park at Memorial

Cottage Park Guthrie

Pointe at North Penn

The Summit

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The Shores Apartments
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The Encore Apartments

The Lofts at Valencia

Sears Lofts

Harrison Court Apartments

1226 N 13th St

813 Birch St

604 Grove St

Roosevelt Park Apartments

The Ledge Apartments

Sunridge Estates
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Pheasant Run Apartments

The Bryant Apartment Homes

Forest Creek

Esplanade at Stonebridge Village Apartments

512 Morrison Ave

3201 Chisholm Trail

908 N 14th St

61144 Bryan Rd

214 N 13th St

2511 W Oklahoma Ave
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Ames, OK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Studio Apartments | $830 | $689 | $1,500 |
| Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $531 | $3,100 |
| Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $699 | $4,100 |
| Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $973 | $3,412 |
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Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, OK is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Club Apartments priced from $531. Oakwood West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed | JR | 1BR,1BA | $531 |
| Oakwood West | Studio-EFF | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Tammaron Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| Intrada El Reno | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $690 |
| Ridgeview Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Sandpiper Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| The Willows | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Tennyson Manor | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $756 |
| Eagle Crest Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, OK and Nearby
As of June 14, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Landing | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fountain Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Large | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Cottage Park Guthrie | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Forest Creek | Evergreen | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed (Fireplace / Vaulted Ceiling Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Willows | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Tennyson Manor | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Sandpiper Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed | JR | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 Tammaron Village Apartments listed at $689.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $531 at Country Club Apartments.
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.
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