Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $350 (50 Rentals)

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333 Rockwell 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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2644 Hunt Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2644 Hunt Street

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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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
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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 Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Campus Ave

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 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $469. Hickory Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Langley B Renovated - Station4BR,2BA$469
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$699
West TowneStudioStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
3426 Coy Street3426 Coy Street - 1012BR,1BA$850
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$850
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$910
Windsor PointeBirch 60%1BR,1BA$950
CORE ApartmentsSx1 AmberStudio,1BA$999
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Fountainview apartment is the Furnished Casy Renovated - Steinbeck Model at The Social West Ames Steinbeck starting at $479 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Fountainview 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.
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.97
The Social West Ames SteinbeckFurnished Casy Renovated - Steinbeck4BR,2BA$0.37
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$0.81
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$0.91
The Madison Apartments3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A Renovated - Station3BR,2BA$0.52
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$0.94
Mortensen Heights2B2BR,2BA$0.71
The Social ReserveGuthrie - Reserve2BR,1BA$0.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fountainview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fountainview is at West Towne listed at $699.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fountainview Apartment is $755 at College Creek Apartments.

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 $850 at 3426 Coy Street.

What is the most affordable Fountainview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fountainview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social West Ames® and starts from $499.

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