Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Ames
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STUDIO$855+1 BED$955+2 BEDS$615+3 BEDS$465+
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Price Drop. $100 Off|1 BED$999+2 BEDS$589+3 BEDS$519+4 BEDS$479+
The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$1,235+2 BEDS$800+3 BEDS$660+4 BEDS$665+
Copper Beech
1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010 -
STUDIO$799+1 BED$865+2 BEDS$980+3 BEDS$1,150+
Gateway
1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$825+2 BEDS$1,025+4 BEDS$1,700+The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$915+2 BEDS$1,245+3 BEDS$2,150+
Wessex Apartments
3022 Wessex Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
1 BED$925+2 BEDS$1,075+3 BEDS$1,585+
Fountainview
1333 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED$950+2 BEDS$1,100+3 BEDS$1,275+
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1502810 Bobcat Dr Unit BD2810-103
2810 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,1754300 Maricopa Dr
4300 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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2 BEDS$1,350+3 BEDS$1,400+
Cardinal South Apartments
2807 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
2 BEDS$1,400Aurora Heights
2110-2126 Cottonwood Rd, Ames, IA 50014 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,5352810 Bobcat Dr Unit BD2810-201
2810 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014 -
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3 BEDS$2,500BrickTowne Ames Townhomes
560 W Crystal Loop, Ames, IA 50010 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,900Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome Available April 24th, 2026
3304 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,900
Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome Available May 27th, 2026
3224 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,900
Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome Available June 3rd, 2026
3222 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,900
Brand New Three Bedroom Ames Townhome Available June 10th, 2026!
3220 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010
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South Ames Neighborhood in Ames, IA
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Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 25 cheap apartments available in South Ames, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ames
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- North Ames 703 Sq Ft $819/mo
- West Ames 653 Sq Ft $949/mo
- East Ames 628 Sq Ft $959/mo
- Somerset 688 Sq Ft $959/mo
- Fountainview Condominiums 643 Sq Ft $1,008/mo
- Campustown 510 Sq Ft $1,016/mo
- South Ames 636 Sq Ft $1,033/mo
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