
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fountainview area of Ames.


Townhomes at Creekside

Western Hills Apartments

Hickory Ridge Apartments

West Towne

Total Property Management 134 Campus

West Village Apartments
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3326 Story St

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3322 Story St
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315 S Franklin Ave

309 S Franklin Ave

311 S Franklin Ave

313 S Franklin Ave
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Fountainview, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fountainview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fountainview Studio Apartments | $864 | $670 | $1,500 |
Fountainview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $725 | $1,595 |
Fountainview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $589 | $1,799 |
Fountainview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $509 | $1,710 |
Fountainview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $384 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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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. The Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $725 |
The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
College Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
West Village Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,280. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Ridge | 3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) | 4BR,3BA | $1.05 |
802 Dickinson Ave | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Tripp Street Apartments | 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.24 |
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 4 bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
The Madison | 3x3 Unfurnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.47 |
Western Hills Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
College Creek Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
West Village Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fountainview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fountainview is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountainview?
The cheapest apartment in Fountainview is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Fountainview costs $1,025.
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 48 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 $803 which is $222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountainview.
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