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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
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$690

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

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the State Center area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $800. 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.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
The Landing AmesC3 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.47
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Southern HillsB12BR,1BA$0.89
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about State Center

What type of rentals are currently available in State Center?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA with pricing that ranges from $394 to $2,600. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in State Center ranging from $650 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in State Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in State Center ranges from $650 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,795.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in State Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in State Center range from $465 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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