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Apartments Under $500 in Ames, IA

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$405 - 445
SOUTH DUFF
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416 Billy Sunday RD Ames, IA
3 - 5 BR | Aug. 4, 2024
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$389 - 459
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The Madison
4912 Mortensen Road Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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$399 - 499
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The Social West Ames
1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$405
233 Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Campustown
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$495
The Heights Of Lincoln Swing | 4136
4136 Lincoln Swing Ames, IA
5 BR | Available Now
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$499
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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Campustown
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$399 - 499
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The Social West Ames Steinbeck
4501 Steinbeck St Ames, IA
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$399 - 499
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The Social West Ames Station
1320 Coconino Rd Ames, IA
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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143 N Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Ames, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 9 apartments under $500 in Ames currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Ames?

Rentable.co has 1 studio apartment under $500 available for rent in Ames.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Ames?

Rentable.co has 72 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Ames.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Ames?

Rentable.co has 112 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Ames.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Ames, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Ames based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $18,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Ames, IA?

  1. Campustown

Apartments Under $500 in Ames, IA: May Rental Information

Welcome to the May 2024 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 key findings and figures for the Ames rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Ames and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $500 in Ames.
0 5 10 15 20 <$700 $720 $760 $800 $840 $880 $920 $960 >$1,000
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Ames stands at $800, with the majority falling between $650 and $1,000. Out of the 317 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Ames, 16 are priced below $500, accounting for 5% of the total available one-bedroom units in Ames.

Available Apartments Under $500: Ames vs. Surrounding Areas

Ames, IA
Boone, IA
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3
The chart above shows the number of available apartments under $500 in Ames, IA, and the surrounding cities as of May 2024. The data includes the total inventory of affordable apartments in the Ames metro area. The surrounding cities included in the chart are Boone, Nevada, Hubbard, Huxley, Colo, Zearing, Roland, McCallsburg, Slater, Stanhope, Collins, State Center, Perry, and Story City. This information is a valuable resource for renters in search of budget-friendly housing options in the Ames, IA area. With a total inventory of 18 apartments, prospective renters are sure to find a suitable and affordable place to call home.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Ames and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in May M/M % Change
Ames, IA 11 +0.84%
Boone, IA 4 +0.95%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Ames?

Available apartments under $500 431
Top amenities Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Cable Ready, High Speed Internet, Secured Entry
Pet friendly 98
Utilities included 3
Furnished 14
3 Bedroom 45
4 Bedroom 46
5 Bedroom 7
Square footage 316 - 1,500
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