
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fountainview area of Ames.


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Furman Western Hills

Windsor Pointe
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountainview Studio Apartments | $889 | $675 | $1,500 |
| Fountainview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $725 | $1,600 |
| Fountainview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $609 | $2,262 |
| Fountainview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $929 | $519 | $1,887 |
| Fountainview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $917 | $414 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 13 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Pointe | Aspen 60% | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Western Hills Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Fountainview | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fountainview area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $1,260. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 Dickinson Ave | 3 Beds / 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Tripp Street Apartments | 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Madison | 3x3 Unfurnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.48 |
| The Social Reserve | Montgomery Renovated - Reserve | 3BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Fountainview | 2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1209 Mayfield Dr | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Western Hills Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Point at Ames | Frisco B | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,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 $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 160 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 $705 which is $264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountainview.
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