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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 Providence at Baytown in the Eastpoint neighborhood priced from $681. Lakes at Madera in the Eastpoint 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
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$760
Ranch at Rolling Brook1x1A1BR,1BA$810
Watermark at BaytownAsh1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX and Nearby

As of September 24, 2025 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 $1,422. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Mission at Baytown starting at $1,367 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Eastpoint 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
Mission at BaytownThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Ashford Pecan Grove3X1.53BR,1.5BA$1.36
Providence at BaytownB4 2X22BR,2BA$1.16
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Lake ForestLivingston2BR,2BA$1.23
Thomas Manor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom, down2BR,1BA$1.39
Greenfield1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.35
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$1.39

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Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $681 at Providence at Baytown.

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 $912 at Providence at Baytown.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sterling Bay Apartments and starts from $1,245.

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