Cheap Homes for Rent in Fountainview Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fountainview area of Ames.

property at 4511 Twain Cir

$980 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

4511 Twain Cir

AmesIA50014
property at 206 Rockwell Ave

$1,010

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 2

206 Rockwell Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 2639 Knapp St

$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2639 Knapp St, Unit #2

2639 Knapp St
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 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
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.97
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.12
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.48
The Social ReserveMontgomery Renovated - Reserve3BR,2BA$0.51
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
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.21

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 $414 to $2,367. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fountainview ranging from $800 to $3,000.

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 $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,731.

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 $519 to $1,887, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $414.

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