Cheap Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA from $460 (62 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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The Tallcorn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tallcorn

134 E Main StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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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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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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309 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 N 3rd St

309 N 3rd StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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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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1006 Lincoln Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

1006 Lincoln Way

1006 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010

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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 $460. Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. 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$460
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR, 3BA$640
The Grove3BR/3BA Upgraded3BR, 3BA$650
Woodland Park - EldoraStudioStudio, 1BA$650
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR, 1BA$690
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR, 1BA$700
110 N Maple St2-bedroom2BR, 1BA$700
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR, 1BA$742
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR, 1BA$750
Southern HillsA11BR, 1BA$759

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

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the State Center area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted Model at 210 Gray - Sunset View in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value State Center apartment is the A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames in the South Ames neighborhood starting at $499 with a $0.44 price per square foot. 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.
210 Gray - Sunset View4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted4BR, 3BA$0.36
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR, 3BA$0.44
Hunters RunC13BR, 2BA$0.88
Oakwood2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.85
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR, 1BA$0.80
Mapleview Villa Apartments2 Bed 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.81
The Grove2BR/2BA Upgraded2BR, 2BA$0.81
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR, 1BA$0.93
110 N Maple St2-bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.88
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR, 1BA$0.71

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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 $683 at Courtyard Apartments.

What is the most affordable State Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap State Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Beech and starts from $640.

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