Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Twin Oaks Apartments
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Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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4112 Lincoln Swing
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4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, 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 Studio unit found at Hickory Ridge Apartments priced from $725. Western Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campus Ave ( 1 bdrm )1BR,1BA$875
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3505 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Fountainview apartment is the 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 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.
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )3BR,3BA$1.25
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.92
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.96
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.48
Fountainview2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.05
The Heights at Lincoln Swing#204 (3B)3BR,2BA$1.15
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.10
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountainview?

The cheapest apartment in Fountainview is Western Hills Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Fountainview costs $990.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountainview?

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 57 regular apartments in Fountainview 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 Fountainview?

Cheap apartments in Fountainview have an average cost of $649 which is $341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountainview.

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