Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $350 (32 Rentals)

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property at 333 Rockwell Ave

$585

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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333 Rockwell Ave

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property at 330 N Franklin Ave

$600 - $1,800

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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330 N Franklin Ave

AmesIA50014

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Twin Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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Spruce Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Western Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Western Hills

230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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Meadow Wood of Ames
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Wood of Ames

4348 Maricopa DrAmes, IA 50014
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Oakview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Apartments

1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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Windsor Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Pointe

3815 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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Pointe West II
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West II

826 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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1209 Mayfield Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Mayfield Dr

1209 Mayfield DrAmes, IA 50014
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839-841 Dickinson Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

839-841 Dickinson Ave

839-841 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Pointe West I
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West I

823-825 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Bramble Oak Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bramble Oak Apartments

3714 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
Student Housing
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Dauntless, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dauntless Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dauntless area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $469. West Towne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Dauntless apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Langley B Renovated - Station4BR,2BA$469
West TowneStudioStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$785
3426 Coy Street3426 Coy Street - 1012BR,1BA$850
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$910
Windsor PointeBirch 60%1BR,1BA$950
CORE ApartmentsSx1 AmberStudio,1BA$999
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauntless, IA

As of August 30, 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 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave starting at $1,260 with a $0.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.03
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.97
The Social West Ames SteinbeckFurnished Casy Renovated - Steinbeck4BR,2BA$0.37
The Madison Apartments3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A Renovated - Station3BR,2BA$0.52
Mortensen Heights2B2BR,2BA$0.71
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.07
The Social ReserveGuthrie - Reserve2BR,1BA$0.70
3426 Coy Street3426 Coy Street - 1012BR,1BA$1.10
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15

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Dauntless, Ames, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauntless Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dauntless?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dauntless is under $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dauntless?

The cheapest apartment in Dauntless is College Creek Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Dauntless costs $775.

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 29 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 $280 which is $495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dauntless.

Expert Rental Resources

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