What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Ames, IA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Ames. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Ames, IA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Ames. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Ames. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Ames, IA from $350

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Ames, IA?

There are 551 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

The Social West Ames, Ames, IA 50014
$350+ /mo
1 - 5 beds · 31 units available
The Social West AmesAmes, IA 50014
2 Months Free
Call(515) 824-5679
121 Beach Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
$524+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 700 - 2,000 sq ft
121 Beach AvenueAmes, IA 50014
Call(515) 579-5660
4216 Lincoln Swing - Studios, Ames, IA 50014
$525/mo
Studio · 1 units available
4216 Lincoln Swing - StudiosAmes, IA 50014
Call(515) 498-5186
The Social Reserve, Ames, IA 50014
$529+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 34 units available
The Social ReserveAmes, IA 50014
New Today
Call(641) 647-6827
The Grove, Ames, IA 50010
$605+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 9 units available
The GroveAmes, IA 50010
$150 Gift Card
129 S Oak Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$605+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath
129 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
Copper Beech, Ames, IA 50010
$640+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 32 units available
Copper BeechAmes, IA 50010
Campus Flats, Ames, IA 50014
$670+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 2 - 4 baths · 864 - 1,471 sq ft
Campus FlatsAmes, IA 50014
Riverbirch, Ames, IA 50010
$695+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 5 units available
RiverbirchAmes, IA 50010
0.5 Months Free
2700 Lincoln, Ames, IA 50014
$700+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 14 units available
2700 LincolnAmes, IA 50014
New Today
2929 West St, Ames, IA 50014
$700+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 - 650 sq ft
2929 West StAmes, IA 50014
2931 West St, Ames, IA 50014
$700+ /mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 - 650 sq ft
2931 West StAmes, IA 50014
Suites on Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
$705+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
Suites on Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
Downtown, Affordable, Secure Building, Ames, IA 50014
$725/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Downtown, Affordable, Secure BuildingAmes, IA 50014
2921 Woodland St, Ames, IA 50014
$735/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
2921 Woodland StAmes, IA 50014
219 Washington, Ames, IA 50010
$750+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 490 sq ft
219 WashingtonAmes, IA 50010
163 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$755+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 9 units available
163 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
4606 Ontario, Ames, IA 50014
$760/mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 800 - 850 sq ft
4606 OntarioAmes, IA 50014
South Oak, Ames, IA 50010
$760+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 10 units available
South OakAmes, IA 50010
New Today
225 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$775+ /mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 - 850 sq ft
225 Washington AveAmes, IA 50010
3319 Story St., Ames, IA 50014
$775+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 1 - 1.5 baths
3319 Story St.Ames, IA 50014
Comfortable Old Home converted into Apartments, Ames, IA 50014
$775/mo
1 bed · 3 units available
Comfortable Old Home converted into ApartmentsAmes, IA 50014
1217 Delaware, Ames, IA 50014
$790+ /mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 - 1,000 sq ft
1217 DelawareAmes, IA 50014
1225 Delaware Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$790+ /mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 - 1,000 sq ft
1225 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
806 24th St, Ames, IA 50010
$795/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
806 24th StAmes, IA 50010
Price Drop
South Meadow, Ames, IA 50010
$799+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 24 units available
South MeadowAmes, IA 50010
New Today
Welcome to 216 Campus, Ames, IA 50014
$810/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Welcome to 216 CampusAmes, IA 50014
137 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$820+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
137 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
141 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$825/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
205 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$825/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
205 Washington AveAmes, IA 50010
212 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010
$835/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
212 S Walnut AveAmes, IA 50010
153 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$835+ /mo
1 bed · 10 units available
153 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
James Place, Ames, IA 50014
$840/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 939 sq ft
James PlaceAmes, IA 50014
2618 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA 50010
$840/mo
Studio · 1 units available
2618 Aspen RdAmes, IA 50010
1401 N Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014
$850+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 700 - 1,100 sq ft
1401 N Dakota AveAmes, IA 50014
West Towne, Ames, IA 50014
$860+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 14 units available
West TowneAmes, IA 50014
Maple Glen, Ames, IA 50010
$860+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
Maple GlenAmes, IA 50010
1 Month Free
4915 Todd Dr, Ames, IA 50014
$860+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
4915 Todd DrAmes, IA 50014
244 Hyland, Ames, IA 50014
$865+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths
244 HylandAmes, IA 50014
245 Hyland, Ames, IA 50014
$865+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths
245 HylandAmes, IA 50014