Ames IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

633 rentals available

The Madison | 4912 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA
$409+ 4 bds

$524+3bd
$409+4bd
The Social West Ames | 1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA
$499+ 4 bds

$1,059+1bd
$589+2bd
$529+3bd
$499+4bd+
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618 7th St #2, Ames, IA 50010
$615/mo
Studio
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
23 days ago
306 Hayward Ave UNIT 2, Ames, IA 50014
$615/mo
1 bd
1 ba
625 sqft
- Apartment for rent
23 days ago
West Street Lofts, 2811 West St #A, Ames, IA 50014
$650/mo
4 bds
3.5 ba
106 sqft
- Apartment for rent
92 days ago
127 1/2 Welch Ave UNIT 302, Ames, IA 50014
$650/mo
Studio
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
9 days ago
203 Campus Ave, Ames, IA
$650+ 1 bd

63 days ago
$650+1bd
$950+2bd
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Campus Flats | 122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA
$670+ 4 bds

$790+2bd
$750+3bd
$670+4bd
2933 West St, Ames, IA
$675+ 1 bd
2933 West Street

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612 S 16th St, Ames, IA
$675+ Studio

$675+Studio
$775+1bd
$870+2bd
4901 Todd | 4901 Todd Dr, Ames, IA
$695+ Studio

69 days ago
$695+Studio
$755+1bd
$880+2bd
2700 Lincoln | 2700 Lincoln Way Windowless, Ames, IA
$700+ 4 bds

$1,275+Studio
$1,585+1bd
$905+2bd
$795+3bd+
618 7th St UNIT 1, Ames, IA 50010
$700/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
23 days ago
715 Wilson Ave, 715 Wilson Ave UNIT 8, Ames, IA 50010
$700/mo
2 bds
1 ba
650 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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4405 Castlewood Pl, Ames, IA
$710+ 2 bds
4405 Castlewood
4815 Todd | 4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA
$710+ Studio

69 days ago
$710+Studio
$880+2bd
520 S 4th St, Ames, IA
$720+ 1 bd

4 days ago
$720+1bd
$770+2bd
1314 N Dakota Ave, 1314 N Dakota Ave #3, Ames, IA 50014
$725/mo
2 bds
1 ba
725 sqft
- Apartment for rent
2518 Hunt St, Ames, IA
$725+ 1 bd

16 days ago
$725+1bd
$1,095+3bd
$1,995+4bd
209 Washington Ave UNIT 2, Ames, IA 50010
$725/mo
1 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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2810 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
$730+ 1 bd
2810 Grand Ave
135 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA
$735+ 1 bd
219 Washington | 219 Washington Ave, Ames, IA
$740+ 1 bd

$740+1bd
$760+2bd
209 Todd Cir, Ames, IA 50014
$750/mo
2 bds
1 ba
768 sqft
- Apartment for rent
1 day ago
3319 Story St, Ames, IA
$750+ 2 bds
3319 Story St.
2117 Barr Dr #2117, Ames, IA 50010
$750/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
74 days agoApply instantly
225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA
$750+ 2 bds
225 Washington

42 days ago
2921 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
$750+ 1 bd

16 days ago
4915 Todd | 4915 Todd Dr, Ames, IA
$750+ Studio

69 days ago
$750+Studio
$855+1bd
$895+2bd
2417 Ferndale Ave, Ames, IA
$750+ 1 bd

74 days ago
1205 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA
$750+ 1 bd

74 days ago
$750+1bd
$800+2bd
600 Squaw Creek Dr UNIT 225, Ames, IA 50010
$760/mo
1 bd
1 ba
700 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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James Place | 4733 Toronto St, Ames, IA
$760+ 1 bd

$760+1bd
$870+3bd
2709 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
$765+ 1 bd
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1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA
$770+ 2 bds
1225 Delaware

8 days ago
2713 Luther Dr, Ames, IA
$775+ 2 bds
2713 Luther
621 9th St, Ames, IA
$775+ 2 bds
621 9th Street
515 S 4th St, Ames, IA
$775+ 1 bd

$775+1bd
$895+2bd
2721 Luther Dr, Ames, IA
$780+ 1 bd
2721 Luther Dr

18 days ago
2403 Ferndale, 2403 Ferndale Ave UNIT 7, Ames, IA 50010
$790/mo
1 bd
1 ba
542 sqft
- Apartment for rent
20 hours ago
2707 Luther Dr, Ames, IA
$800+ 2 bds
2707 Luther

42 days ago

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Looking for a cheap apartment in Ames IA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Ames IA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

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Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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