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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (24 Rentals)
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$675 - $1,125Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Western Hills Apartments
235 SinclairAmes, IA 50014
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$755 - $9651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
College Creek Apartments
4815 Todd DrAmes, IA 50014
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$795 - $1,2451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Field Apartments
5910 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50014
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$799 - $1,350Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hickory Ridge Apartments
4301 Lincoln SwingAmes, IA 50014
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$805 - $1,0151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Furman Western Hills
230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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$825 - $1,7001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa DrAmes, IA 50014
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$840 - $1,600Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
West Towne
4720 Mortensen RdAmes, IA 50014
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$850 - $9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wyndsor Terrace
4320 Westbrook DrAmes, IA 50014
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$900 - $1,1251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
West Village Apartments
4611 Mortensen RdAmes, IA 50014
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$925 - $1,5851 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fountainview
1333 Mayfield DrAmes, IA 50014
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$950 - $1,3251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield DrAmes, IA 50014
4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204
4503 Twain Cir
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Twin Oaks Apartments
4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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2 Bedroom Apartments
3404 Coy St
3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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Spruce Pointe
126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Windsor Pointe
3815 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
238 Village Dr
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Meadow Wood of Ames
4348 Maricopa DrAmes, IA 50014
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Oakview Apartments
1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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Coconino Place Condominiums
1305-1307 Coconino RdAmes, IA 50014
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Pointe West II
826 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
426 Jeffrey Ln
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Dauntless, Ames, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dauntless?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauntless Studio Apartments | $826 | $675 | $1,175 |
| Dauntless 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $755 | $1,340 |
| Dauntless 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $529 | $3,263 |
| Dauntless 3 Bedroom Apartments | $844 | $459 | $1,701 |
| Dauntless 4 Bedroom Apartments | $806 | $399 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Cheapest Available Dauntless Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dauntless area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Windsor Pointe priced from $725. College Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Dauntless apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Windsor Pointe | Aspen 60% | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| West Field Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Fountainview | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauntless, IA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauntless area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Dauntless apartment is the 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Tripp Street Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Fountainview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauntless apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Walnut Ridge | 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) | 4BR,3BA | $1.03 |
| Tripp Street Apartments | 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Madison | 3x3 Unfurnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.49 |
| Fountainview | 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Furman Western Hills | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| 1209 Mayfield Dr | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Wyndsor Terrace | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| West Field Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauntless Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dauntless?
The cheapest apartment in Dauntless is Windsor Pointe which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Dauntless costs $969.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dauntless?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Dauntless that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dauntless?
Cheap apartments in Dauntless have an average cost of $624 which is $345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dauntless.
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