Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 2810 Bobcat Dr

$1,150 - $1,535

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

2810 Bobcat Dr

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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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

AmesIA50014
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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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4536 Twain Circle
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4536 Twain Circle

4536 Twain CirAmes, 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. 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
Windsor PointeAspen 60%1BR,1BA$725
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$925
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Social West Ames®Avondale - Station1BR,1BA$999
1209 Mayfield Dr2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,050
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campus Ave ( 2 bdrm )2BR,1BA$1,190
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$1,350
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Fountainview apartment is the 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Tripp Street Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 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 Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.02
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.12
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
The Social ReserveMontgomery Renovated - Reserve3BR,2BA$0.51
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.35
Fountainview2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
1209 Mayfield Dr2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.05
Point at AmesFrisco B2BR,2BA$1.06
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountainview?

The cheapest apartment in Fountainview is Windsor Pointe which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Fountainview costs $969.

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 108 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 $702 which is $267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountainview.

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