
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $400 (14 Rentals)
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Dauntless, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dauntless?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dauntless Studio Apartments | $854 | $670 | $1,300 |
Dauntless 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $725 | $1,470 |
Dauntless 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $599 | $1,775 |
Dauntless 3 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $519 | $1,710 |
Dauntless 4 Bedroom Apartments | $821 | $404 | $2,280 |
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Cheapest Available Dauntless Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dauntless area of Ames, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments priced from $670. Wyndsor Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Dauntless apartments for rent in Ames, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $670 |
Wyndsor Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Western Hills Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Fountainview | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauntless, IA
As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dauntless area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3x3 Furnished Model at The Madison in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $569. The second greatest value Dauntless apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauntless apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Madison | 3x3 Furnished | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
The Social West Ames® | Cambridge A - Station | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
Fountainview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Western Hills Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
839-841 Dickinson Ave | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
BlockOne | STUDIO - University Towers | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
College Creek Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
Wyndsor Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauntless Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dauntless?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dauntless is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dauntless?
The cheapest apartment in Dauntless is Western Hills Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Dauntless costs $1,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dauntless?
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 50 regular apartments in Dauntless 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 Dauntless?
Cheap apartments in Dauntless have an average cost of $374 which is $725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dauntless.
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