Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IA from $490 (47 Rentals)

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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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307 Lynn Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Tall Timber Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments

644 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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South View
2 Bedroom Apartments

South View

209-227 S 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Laverne Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laverne Apartments

919 S 16th StAmes, IA 50010
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
Student Housing
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cambridge, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cambridge Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cambridge, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $499. Campustown in the Somerset neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $549. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cambridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Beech4BR/4.5BA4BR,4BA$499
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - B - UF4BR,2BA$549
The Grove3BR/3BA Upgraded3BR,3BA$599
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
Mapleview Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$775
East Park Village Apartments1BR Upper1BR,1BA$780
South Meadow1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S1BR,1BA$799
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne Ames1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cambridge, IA and Nearby

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cambridge area is the $0.30 price per square foot E1 - 5x3 Model at The Landing Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $490. The second greatest value Cambridge apartment is the 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted Model at 210 Gray - Sunset View starting at $550 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cambridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landing AmesE1 - 5x35BR,3BA$0.30
210 Gray - Sunset View4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted4BR,3BA$0.36
Clocktower Place#2015BR,4BA$0.49
Campustown200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF3BR,1BA$0.48
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.44
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Mapleview Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.81
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded2BR,2BA$0.73
South ViewLandmark2BR,1BA$1.00
444 Welch#2063BR,2BA$0.61

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

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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 Cambridge Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cambridge Apartment is $780 at East Park Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cambridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cambridge is starting from $699 at The Grove.

What is the most affordable Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cambridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campustown and starts from $549.

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