Cheap Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA from $300 (20 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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State Center, IA Local Guide

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 $450. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable State Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$450
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$620
Woodland Park - EldoraStudioStudio,1BA$650
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the State Center area is the $0.51 price per square foot 3BR/3BA Model at The Grove at Ames in the in the Grand Junction neighborhood starting from $630. The second greatest value State Center apartment is the B - 2x2 Model at The Quarters Ames starting at $750 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for State Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
The Landing AmesC3 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.47
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Southern HillsB12BR,1BA$0.92
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73

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Getting Around State Center, IA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $450 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 $695 at Hunters Run.

What is the most affordable State Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap State Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courtyard Apartments and starts from $790.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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