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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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Cheapest Available Slater Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Slater, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Quarters Ames in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $615. Oakwood in the Gateway Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Slater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$615
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Fountainview1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Slater, IA and Nearby

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Slater area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Slater apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Slater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Rock Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Getting Around Slater, IA

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23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Slater Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Slater Apartment is $799 at Oakwood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Slater is starting from $875 at Laverne Apartments.

What is the most affordable Slater Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Slater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quarters Ames and starts from $615.

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