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Kelley, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kelley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kelley, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Quarters Ames in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $615. Western Hills Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kelley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$615
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$815
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kelley, IA and Nearby

As of June 25, 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 Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Fountainview2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
839-841 Dickinson Ave3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelley

What type of rentals are currently available in Kelley?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Kelley, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $2,600. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kelley ranging from $750 to $2,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kelley ranges from $750 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,438.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kelley range from $465 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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