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The Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

19245 US Highway 90China, TX 77613
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Baytown

1600 Santavy StBaytown, TX 77521
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Carlyle in the North Outer Jefferson neighborhood priced from $487. Bayview Apartments in the Bay River Colony neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarlyleB2BR,2BA$487
Bayview ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$629
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX and Nearby

As of January 18, 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 $1,422. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the C Model at The Carlyle starting at $1,004 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the North Outer Jefferson 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
The CarlyleC3BR,2BA$0.84
Providence at BaytownB4 2X22BR,2BA$1.16
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Mission at BaytownTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Ashford Pecan Grove2X12BR,1BA$1.31
Bayview ApartmentsB-12BR,2BA$1.05
Dayton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.43
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.35
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$1.39

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

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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 $629 at Bayview 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 $487 at The Carlyle.

What is the most affordable Ames Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ames Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bayview Apartments and starts from $960.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!