$500
4 beds4 baths1,294 sqftApartment
122 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
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$500
4 beds4 baths1,294 sqftApartment
122 Hayward Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$795
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1007 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50010
$1,249
3 beds2 baths1,026 sqftApartment
1209 North Dakota Ave, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,395
2 beds1 bath954 sqftApartment
4529 Twain Circle, Ames, IA, 50014
$900
2 beds1 bath814 sqftApartment
1516 Delaware Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,240
3 beds2 baths957 sqftApartment
908 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
$1,325
2 beds2 baths1,062 sqftApartment
4515 Todd, Ames, IA, 50014
$945
2 beds1 bath840 sqftApartment
714 24th, Ames, IA, 50010
$925
2 beds1 bath840 sqftApartment
706 24th, Ames, IA, 50010
$775
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
139 Sheldon Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
139 Sheldon Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$810
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
216 Campus Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$810
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
216 Campus Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
$440
4 beds3 baths1,530 sqftApartment
210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,184 sqftHouse
2635 Hunt Street, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,400
4 beds2 baths1,259 sqftApartment
4517 Steinbeck Street, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,400
4 beds2 baths1,259 sqftApartment
4525 Steinbeck Street, Ames, IA, 50014
$1,249
3 beds2 baths1,026 sqftApartment
1209 North Dakota Ave, Ames, IA, 50014
$930
3 beds2 baths938 sqftApartment
216/224 S. Kellogg 219 S. Sherman, Ames, IA, 50010
$695
1 bed1 bath540 sqftApartment
3502-3528 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014
$620
1 bed1 bath540 sqftApartment
3502-3528 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50014
$795
2 beds1 bath660 sqftApartment
2317/2319 Knapp Street Ames IA 50014, Ames, IA, 50014
$950
1 bed1 bathApartment
301 Main Street, Ames, IA, 50010
$650
4 beds3.5 baths106 sqftApartment
2811 West Street, Ames, IA, 50014
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Load moreRentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Ames inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Ames.
Rentler currently shows 267 rentals in Ames priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Ames, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.











