
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fontanelle, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

1209 Maple St

Summit House Apartments

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

Country Court Apartments - Waukee

Windfield West

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments

Fountain Terrace
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Center Stage

The Commons at Greenway Park

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Pitch

Fireside at Waukee

Lift at Jordan Creek

Glenwood Villas

Cherry Creek
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The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

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Twin Eagles East

Stratford Pointe

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Launch Townhomes
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Sunrise Meadows

Converge NW

Woodland Park - Adair

City View Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Adel Village Apartments

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges
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107 N 1st St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

800 State Street

523 S 11th St

402 1/2 S Elm St

1320 SE Florence Dr

606 Main St

202 S 11th St

1340 SE Florence Dr
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Fontanelle, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fontanelle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontanelle Studio Apartments | $948 | $575 | $1,468 |
| Fontanelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $545 | $2,534 |
| Fontanelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $750 | $2,354 |
| Fontanelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $945 | $2,735 |
| Fontanelle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $2,295 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Fontanelle Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fontanelle, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $550. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fontanelle apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Kettlestone Peak Apartments | Rainier | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2BNCabGCentr | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Lift at Jordan Creek | Amplify | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cherry Creek | Glenwood-Villa | 3BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fontanelle, IA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fontanelle area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Fontanelle apartment is the Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes starting at $2,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fontanelle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Ridge | Timberline | 3BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| Platinum Pointe Townhomes | Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed | 4BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes | Solana | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
| Windfield West | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Twin Eagles East | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Cherry Creek | Glenwood-Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fontanelle Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fontanelle Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fontanelle Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fontanelle Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fontanelle is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fontanelle Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fontanelle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments and starts from $945.
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