
Cheap Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA from $300 (56 Rentals)
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Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

110 N Maple St

Woodland Heights

Hotel Maytag Apartments

Hunters Run

Oakwood

Brookview Terrace
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Melrose Park Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

Northridge Apartments

Southtown Apartments

South Meadow

SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS

East Olive Apartments

Olive Terrace Apartments

Pharaohs Valley

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS
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Santa Barbara

420 S 4th St

East Park Village Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments

3500 Grand Ave

Timbercreek Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments

Wessex Apartments

Laverne Apartments

Plant 1 Lofts
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1108 S. 4th Street

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

17 E Howard St

The Tallcorn

520 5th St

312 Sycamore St

Furman Regency Court

210 N Main St

116 Shepard St

Newton Park Apartments
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309 N 3rd St

Marshalltown Estates

919 6th St

1006 Lincoln Way

215 N Main St

2721 Luther Dr

726 E 8th St N

238 Village Dr

Ferndale Furman Apartments

Baxter Park Apartments
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State Center, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in State Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Center Studio Apartments | $797 | $610 | $955 |
| State Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $460 | $1,566 |
| State Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $615 | $2,200 |
| State Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $465 | $2,300 |
| State Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $592 | $445 | $670 |
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Cheapest Available State Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in State Center, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments priced from $460. The Grove in the Grand Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable State Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $599 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Copper Beech | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $660 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Walnut Creek Apartments | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the State Center area is the $0.48 price per square foot 3BR/3BA Upgraded Model at The Grove in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $599. The second greatest value State Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS starting at $899 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for State Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $0.48 |
| SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Landing Ames | B1 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.68 |
| Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Pharaohs Valley | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Olive Terrace Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
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Best Local Schools in State Center, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap State Center Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom State Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom State Center Apartment is $460 at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom State Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in State Center is starting from $700 at 110 N Maple St.
What is the most affordable State Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap State Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove and starts from $599.
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