Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $300 (46 Rentals)

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property at 333 Rockwell Ave

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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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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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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1209 Mayfield Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Mayfield Dr

1209 Mayfield DrAmes, 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 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
Student Housing
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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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West Towne Flats
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

West Towne Flats

4710 Mortensen RdAmes, 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 $699. College Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Windsor PointeAspen 60%1BR,1BA$1,052
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,340
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$1,350
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1,350
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm )3BR,1BA$1,365
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1,400
Walnut Ridge3505 Lincoln Way ( 3 bdrm )3BR,3BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm ) Model at Walnut Ridge in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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$1.03
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.12
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$1.30
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$1.45
The Madison Apartments3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
Cardinal South Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.35
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm )3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.53
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountainview Apartments

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 11 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 $658 which is $271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountainview.

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