Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ames, TX from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Bay Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Oaks

1700 Bob Smith RdBaytown, TX 77521

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The Carlyle
2 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 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 June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ames area is the $0.96 price per square foot B Model at The Carlyle in the in the North Outer Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,055. The second greatest value Ames apartment is the 2X1 Model at Ashford Pecan Grove starting at $1,275 with a $1.34 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 CarlyleB2BR,2BA$0.96
Ashford Pecan Grove2X12BR,1BA$1.34
Mission at BaytownTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Madison Court ApartmentsBarrow2BR,2BA$1.32
Stuart ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Providence at BaytownB1 2x12BR,1BA$1.15
Newport VillageA11BR,1BA$1.17
Dayton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.29
Whisper Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, downstairs2BR,1BA$1.36
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.35

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Getting Around Ames, TX

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 $1,275.

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