Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kelley, IA from $400 (8 Rentals)

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307 Lynn Ave
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307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cheapest Available Kelley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kelley, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Western Hills Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood priced from $745. Hickory Ridge Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kelley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kelley, IA and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kelley area is the $0.61 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Kelley apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kelley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Creekside4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.61
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Getting Around Kelley, IA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kelley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kelley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kelley Apartment is $745 at Western Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kelley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kelley is starting from $875 at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything.

What is the most affordable Kelley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kelley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Townhomes at Creekside and starts from $815.

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