Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $585 (8 Rentals)

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333 Rockwell Ave

AmesIA50014

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Cheapest Available Fountainview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fountainview area of Ames, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social West Ames® priced from $469. West Towne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Fountainview apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social West Ames®Langley B Renovated - Station4BR,2BA$469
West TowneStudioStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA

As of August 30, 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 Furnished Casy Renovated - Steinbeck Model at The Social West Ames Steinbeck starting at $479 with a $0.37 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.
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.97
The Social West Ames SteinbeckFurnished Casy Renovated - Steinbeck4BR,2BA$0.37
Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave.125 Campus4BR,2BA$0.81
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way4 bedroom4BR,2.5BA$0.91
The Madison Apartments3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A Renovated - Station3BR,2BA$0.52
2644 Hunt Street2BD/1BR + Office Space in Campustown2BR,1BA$0.94
Mortensen Heights2B2BR,2BA$0.71
The Social ReserveGuthrie - Reserve2BR,1BA$0.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountainview

What type of rentals are currently available in Fountainview?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Fountainview, IA with pricing that ranges from $350 to $2,300. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountainview ranging from $585 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fountainview?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fountainview ranges from $585 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,512.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fountainview?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fountainview range from $450 to $1,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $350.

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