
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Story Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $580 (189 Rentals)
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1216 W Roosevelt St

1229 W Pierce St

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Adara

Spectra Midtown

Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

Duo Apartments

829 N 4th Ave

Resort on 27th
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1145-1147 W Fillmore St

La Buena Vida

Ambassador West Apartments

1505 N 15th Ave

328 N 11th Pl

16th Ave Apartments

4213 N Westview Dr

1819 W Willetta St

849 W Mitchell Dr

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2139 W Glenrosa Ave

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sora

1629 N Laurel Ave

The Onyx

2226 W Heatherbrae Dr

VB on 12th

2132 W Glenrosa Ave

1201 E Moreland St

1524 W Monroe St
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325 N 17th Dr

AVE Phoenix Sky

The Continental

Roosevelt Square

2140 W Heatherbrae Dr

302 E Monte Vista Rd

X Phoenix

The Wexler Apartments

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720 W McKinley St, Unit 720

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ReNue Downtown Apartments

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Derby

3837 N 4th St

1309 W Taylor St

1530 W Mulberry Dr

1537 W Pierce St

805 N 4th Ave

The Station on Central

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Rosie

Ray Phoenix
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Story, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Story?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $699 | $3,751 |
| Story 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $659 | $6,814 |
| Story 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $875 | $8,277 |
| Story 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $825 | $7,048 |
| Story 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $971 | $3,162 |
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There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Story Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Story Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Story area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at 2025 West Apartment Homes priced from $680. 1229 W Pierce St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Story apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 West Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $680 |
| 1229 W Pierce St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $699 |
| 901 E. Pierce St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $724 |
| Ava Park | A2 Income Qualified Homes | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Adara | Co-living 4B | Studio, 1BA | $741 |
| Duo Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $763 |
| 829 N 4th Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $775 |
| La Buena Vida | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Ambassador West Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Downing Studios on 12th St | Downing Studios on 12th St - 2 | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story, AZ
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2x2 1081sf Partial Model at Aura at Midtown in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Story apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at U @ Melrose Apartments in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.54 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aura at Midtown | 2x2 1081sf Partial | 2BR, 2BA | $1.27 |
| U @ Melrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Capri on Glenrosa | 2x1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.39 |
| 326 West Earll Drive NEW | 326 West Earll Drive NEW - 3 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Ava Park | B1 Income Qualified Homes | 2BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.53 |
| S&T Plaza Apartments | 2x1 sm Deluxe | 2BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Devonshire Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.44 |
| 4248 N 12th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| La Buena Vida | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Story?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Story is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story?
The cheapest apartment in Story is Ava Park which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Story costs $1,671.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story?
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 875 regular apartments in Story 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 Story?
Cheap apartments in Story have an average cost of $1,214 which is $457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story.
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