The price range of a cheap apartment is between $680 and $780.
There are 3 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Ames, IA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.
The average Ames, IA cheap apartment size is 950 sq. ft.
Cheap apartments in Ames, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
A cheap apartment in Ames, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.
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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Ames, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Ames, IA has never been easier. We feature 4 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Ames, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Ames, IA? The average apartment rent in Ames is $1,370 per month so any rental south of $1,096 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Ames, IA rents go as low as $680/mo.
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