Ames IA Cheap Apartments For Rent

639 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
9 days ago
306 Hayward Ave UNIT 2, Ames, IA 50014
$615/mo
1 bd
1 ba
625 sqft
- Apartment for rent
9 days ago
2905 Oakland St UNIT 3, Ames, IA 50014
$615/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
9 days ago
West Street Lofts | 2811 West St, Ames, IA
$650+ 4 bds

79 days ago
$1,980+2bd
$650+4bd
203 Campus Ave, Ames, IA
$650+ 1 bd

48 days ago
$650+1bd
$950+2bd
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203 Campus Ave, Ames, IA
$650+ 1 bd

49 days ago
$650+1bd
$950+2bd
520 S 4th St, Ames, IA
$660+ Studio

45 days ago
$660+Studio
$770+2bd
Campus Flats | 122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA
$670+ 4 bds

$790+2bd
$750+3bd
$670+4bd
612 S 16th St, Ames, IA
$675+ Studio

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

56 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
9 days ago
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715 Wilson Ave, 715 Wilson Ave UNIT 8, Ames, IA 50010
$700/mo
2 bds
1 ba
650 sqft
- Apartment for rent
4405 Castlewood Pl, Ames, IA
$710+ 2 bds
4405 Castlewood
4815 Todd | 4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA
$710+ Studio

56 days ago
$710+Studio
$880+2bd
209 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$725/mo
1 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
- Apartment for rent
24 days agoApply instantly
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

2 days ago
$725+1bd
$1,095+3bd
$1,995+4bd
135 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA
$735+ 1 bd
219 Washington | 219 Washington Ave, Ames, IA
$740+ 1 bd

$740+1bd
$760+2bd
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
60 days agoApply instantly
225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA
$750+ 2 bds
225 Washington

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

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

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

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

60 days ago
$750+1bd
$800+2bd
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

89 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

5 days ago
2707 Luther Dr, Ames, IA
$800+ 2 bds
2707 Luther

29 days ago
216 Campus Ave, 216 Campus Ave #2, Ames, IA 50014
$800/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
3 days ago
811 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$800/mo
1 bd
1 ba
-- sqft
- Apartment for rent
2 days ago
3000 Regency Ct, Ames, IA
$805+ 2 bds
3000 Regency
212 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA
$810+ 2 bds
212 S. Walnut

29 days ago

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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN AMES IA

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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