Apartments in the Dauntless area of Ames with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauntless Studio Apartments | $820 | $675 | $1,175 |
| Dauntless 1 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $745 | $1,340 |
| Dauntless 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $509 | $1,984 |
| Dauntless 3 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $489 | $1,887 |
| Dauntless 4 Bedroom Apartments | $783 | $399 | $2,300 |
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Sign for a West Towne 3-bedroom to receive waived application fees and get a $250 gift card per bed! READY TO MOVE NOW? Sign for an immediate move-in to receive waived application fees & receive a $250 gift card per bedroom!Expires 04-30-2026
Move-In Special: First Month Rent FREE for all 4 bedroom apartments. This is a savings of $575 per person! (Limited Time) *Valid for new tenants only*Expires 04-30-2026
Sign for fall 2026 for waived application fees and pay NO deposit!Expires 04-30-2026
Sign & Save! Get a $500 e-gift card when you make The Social West Ames your new home! Offer valid for a limited time on select lease terms only. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 05-31-2026
Sign & Save! Get a $500 e-gift card when you make The Social West Ames your new home! Offer valid for a limited time on select lease terms only. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 05-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Dauntless, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
To schedule a tour, click on "PROPERTY WEBSITE," then when you get to the property website, click on "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT." When you arrive for your tour, we will take you to a designated "show unit" that is either 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms. This show unit is not the actual apartment that you will be renting, it is a "typical apartment" to give you a general idea of what our apartments are like. After the tour we will return to our office to discuss additional apartment complexes, floor plans, square footages, locations, and rent amounts that we have to offer. We will show you photos and videos as requested by you. At that point, or at a later date, if you wish to sign a lease we will list your top 3 preferences by apartment complex. In the spring we will notify you of what your actual address will be in August. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR $925 PER MONTH.Expires 08-01-2026
To schedule a tour, click on "PROPERTY WEBSITE," then when you get to the property website, click on "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT." When you arrive for your tour, we will take you to a designated "show unit" that is either 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms. This show unit is not the actual apartment that you will be renting, it is a "typical apartment" to give you a general idea of what our apartments are like. After the tour we will return to our office to discuss additional apartment complexes, floor plans, square footages, locations, and rent amounts that we have to offer. We will show you photos and videos as requested by you. At that point, or at a later date, if you wish to sign a lease we will list your top 3 preferences by apartment complex. In the spring we will notify you of what your actual address will be in August. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A FOUR BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR $1400 PER MONTHExpires 08-01-2026
To schedule a tour, click on "PROPERTY WEBSITE," then when you get to the property website, click on "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT." When you arrive for your tour, we will take you to a designated "show unit" that is either 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms. This show unit is not the actual apartment that you will be renting, it is a "typical apartment" to give you a general idea of what our apartments are like. After the tour we will return to our office to discuss additional apartment complexes, floor plans, square footages, locations, and rent amounts that we have to offer. We will show you photos and videos as requested by you. At that point, or at a later date, if you wish to sign a lease we will list your top 3 preferences by apartment complex. In the spring we will notify you of what your actual address will be in August. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR $1075 PER MONTH.Expires 08-01-2026
To schedule a tour, click on "PROPERTY WEBSITE," then when you get to the property website, click on "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT." When you arrive for your tour, we will take you to a designated "show unit" that is either 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms. This show unit is not the actual apartment that you will be renting, it is a "typical apartment" to give you a general idea of what our apartments are like. After the tour we will return to our office to discuss additional apartment complexes, floor plans, square footages, locations, and rent amounts that we have to offer. We will show you photos and videos as requested by you. At that point, or at a later date, if you wish to sign a lease we will list your top 3 preferences by apartment complex. In the spring we will notify you of what your actual address will be in August. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR $1150 to $1200 PER MONTH.Expires 08-01-2026
To schedule a tour, click on "PROPERTY WEBSITE," then when you get to the property website, click on "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT." When you arrive for your tour, we will take you to a designated "show unit" that is either 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, or 4 bedrooms. This show unit is not the actual apartment that you will be renting, it is a "typical apartment" to give you a general idea of what our apartments are like. After the tour we will return to our office to discuss additional apartment complexes, floor plans, square footages, locations, and rent amounts that we have to offer. We will show you photos and videos as requested by you. At that point, or at a later date, if you wish to sign a lease we will list your top 3 preferences by apartment complex. In the spring we will notify you of what your actual address will be in August.Expires 08-01-2026
Sign for fall 2026 for waived application fees and pay NO deposit!Expires 04-30-2026
Move-In Special: First Month Rent FREE for all 4 bedroom apartments. This is a savings of $575 per person! (Limited Time) *Valid for new tenants only*Expires 04-30-2026
Sign for a West Towne 3-bedroom to receive waived application fees and get a $250 gift card per bed! READY TO MOVE NOW? Sign for an immediate move-in to receive waived application fees & receive a $250 gift card per bedroom!Expires 04-30-2026
Sign & Save! Get a $500 e-gift card when you make The Social West Ames your new home! Offer valid for a limited time on select lease terms only. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 05-31-2026
Sign & Save! Get a $500 e-gift card when you make The Social West Ames your new home! Offer valid for a limited time on select lease terms only. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 05-31-2026
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