Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX from $400 (24 Rentals)

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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. Providence at Baytown in the Eastpoint neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ames apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarlyleB2BR,2BA$487
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$760
Ranch at Rolling Brook1x1B1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX and Nearby

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $1.02 price per square foot C Model at The Carlyle in the in the North Outer Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,224. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the 3X1.5 Model at Ashford Pecan Grove starting at $1,549 with a $1.41 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.
The CarlyleC3BR,2BA$1.02
Ashford Pecan Grove3X1.53BR,1.5BA$1.41
Silverwood at Hackberry CreekSycamore2BR,2BA$1.37
Stuart ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Crosby Square ApartmentsBLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH UPSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.22
Providence at BaytownB1 2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Newport VillageA11BR,1BA$1.17
Mission at BaytownOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.35
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$1.39

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4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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31 / 100

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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 The Carlyle and starts from $1,224.

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