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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Stone Brook
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$1,003 - $1,884
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Stone Brook

619 Rollingbrook StBaytown, TX 77521
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Preserve at Baytown
$1,014 - $2,710
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Preserve at Baytown

2100 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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The Bennett Baytown
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$1,233 - $6,372
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The Bennett Baytown

2200 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Sapphire Bay
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$1,250 - $2,434
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Sapphire Bay

99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg RdBaytown, TX 77521
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$1,260 - $2,400
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10235 Cedar Crossing StBaytown, TX 77521
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Vista at Southwinds
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$1,275 - $2,336
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Vista at Southwinds

1900 Kilgore PkyBaytown, TX 77523
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Bay Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Oaks

1700 Bob Smith RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Echo Baytown
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Echo Baytown

1600 Santavy StBaytown, TX 77521
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99 at South Winds
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 at South Winds

2100 Kilgore PkyBaytown, TX 77523
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The Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

19245 US Highway 90China, TX 77613

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Ames, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ames Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ames, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaks of Baytown Apartments in the Baytown neighborhood priced from $675. Lakes at Madera in the Baytown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$675
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A21BR,1BA$760
Ranch at Rollingbrook1x1AG1BR,1BA$799
Watermark at Baytown1x1A1BR,1BA$835
Echo BaytownA11BR,1BA$907
Providence at BaytownB2 2x22BR,2BA$912
Fairlake Cove1x11BR,1BA$932
Whisper Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, downstairs1BR,1BA$939
Spring Hill Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,423. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the D1 Model at Dayton Park Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Liberty County neighborhood. 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.
Newport VillageC13BR,2BA$1.05
Dayton Park ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1.34
Ashford Pecan Grove3X1.53BR,1.5BA$1.36
Mission at BaytownThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
The CarlyleB2BR,2BA$1.01
Silverwood at Hackberry CreekSycamore2BR,2BA$1.29
Providence at BaytownB4 2X22BR,2BA$1.16
Thomas Manor Apartments3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.30
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$0.95
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A21BR,1BA$1.35

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ames Apartment is $675 at Oaks of Baytown 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 $755 at Oaks of Baytown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oaks of Baytown Apartments and starts from $1,040.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.