Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (52 Rentals)

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property at 333 Rockwell Ave

$585

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$585
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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

333 Rockwell Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 4503 Twain Cir

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204

4503 Twain Cir
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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Windsor Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Pointe

3815 Tripp StAmes, 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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2644 Hunt St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt St

2644 Hunt StAmes, 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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121 Howard
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

121 Howard

121 HowardAmes, 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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property at 4511 Twain Cir

$980 - $1,030

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

4511 Twain Cir

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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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839-841 Dickinson Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

839-841 Dickinson Ave

839-841 Dickinson AveAmes, IA 50014
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Bramble Oak Apartments
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bramble Oak Apartments

3714 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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property at 4503 Twain Cir

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

4503 Twain Cir

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4536 Twain Circle
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Twain Circle

4536 Twain CirAmes, IA 50014
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135 Campus
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Campus

135 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014

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Cheapest Available Fountainview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountainview 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 Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor PointeAspen 60%1BR,1BA$725
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$925
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Furman Western Hills2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$955
1209 Mayfield Dr2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,050
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,340
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$1,350
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview 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 Fountainview apartment is the Boulder B Model at Point at Ames starting at $790 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountainview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.03
Point at AmesBoulder B4BR,4BA$0.58
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.12
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$1.30
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.49
Fountainview2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
Furman Western Hills2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.02
1209 Mayfield Dr2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountainview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountainview Apartment is $725 at Windsor Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fountainview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fountainview is starting from $825 at Windsor Pointe.

What is the most affordable Fountainview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fountainview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Pointe and starts from $1,199.

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