Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (21 Rentals)

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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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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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Fountainview, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
The Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
College Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$845
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.05
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.92
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.24
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.45
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.47
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
College Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fountainview, Ames, IA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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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