Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Haven Apartments
$900 - $1,375
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Haven Apartments

1201 Florida AveAmes, IA 50014
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520 5th St
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520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, 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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3319 Story St.
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St.

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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141 Campus
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014

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Delaware Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delaware Woods

1121 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014

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203 Campus
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

203 Campus

203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Story City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Story City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Story City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $705. Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$705
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$765
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Somerset Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$880
Cranford ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Haven ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$900
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1,050
Prairie West2 Bedroom (Renovated)2BR,1BA$1,225
Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way3 bedrooms3BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA and Nearby

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story City area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2bed 1bth Model at Grandview Square Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $765. The second greatest value Story City apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bathroom - 977 sq ft Model at Grayhawk Apartments starting at $1,415 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.77
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bathroom - 977 sq ft2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Prairie West2 Bedroom (Renovated) Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Somerset Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.18
Hyland Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
South View ApartmentsOutlook | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
Campustown | Student Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Haven ApartmentsCherry1BR,1BA$1.47
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Story City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Story City is at Cranford Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment is $705 at Melrose Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Story City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Story City is starting from $765 at Grandview Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Story City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Story City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way and starts from $1,350.

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