Cheap Homes for Rent in Dauntless Neighborhood of Ames, IA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Dauntless, Ames, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauntless, IA

As of April 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.22
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.17
BlockOneSTUDIO - University Towers1BR,1BA$2.60
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.63
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.95
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dauntless

What type of rentals are currently available in Dauntless?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Dauntless, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $2,325. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dauntless ranging from $775 to $2,995.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dauntless ranges from $775 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,563.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dauntless range from $519 to $1,710, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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