
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA from $400 (42 Rentals)
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1433 Prairie Dr

Campustown

Furman 24th Street Apartments

203 Campus

Grandview Square Apartments

Melrose Park Apartments

Somerset Apartments
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3500 Grand Ave

South Meadow

Hyland Apartments

420 S 4th St

Furman Somerset Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

Haven Apartments

1108 S. 4th Street
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246 Hyland

225 Hyland

Alpine Manor Apartments

Campus West

520 5th St

Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

210 N Main St
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919 6th St

1006 Lincoln Way

3319 Story St

215 N Main St

2721 Luther Dr

5504 Kansas Dr

238 Village Dr

141 Campus Ave
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Ferndale Furman Apartments

Delaware Woods

4008 Ontario St

Tall Timber Apartments

1401 N. Dakota

721 Burnett Ave

Furman Hyland Apartments

Tiverton Court Apartments
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South View Apartments

Cardinal Terrace
Story City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Story City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story City Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $610 | $1,500 |
| Story City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Story City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $775 | $1,735 |
| Story City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $489 | $2,370 |
| Story City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $743 | $524 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Story City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Story City, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campustown in the Somerset neighborhood priced from $489. Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF | 3BR,1BA | $489 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Somerset Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $999 |
| Campus West | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Aspen Village | 2724 Stange (2 bdrm) | 2BR,2BA | $1,080 |
| Prairie West | 2 Bedroom (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Arbor Hills | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Total Property Management 3206 Lincoln Way | 3 bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA and Nearby
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story City area is the $0.45 price per square foot 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF Model at Campustown in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $584. The second greatest value Story City apartment is the 125 Campus Model at Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. starting at $1,600 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Total Property Management 125 Campus Ave. | 125 Campus | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Campus Flats | 3 Bed - Rent by Room | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Total Property Management 134 Campus | 134 Campu Ave ( 3 bdrm ) | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Hyland Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Aspen Village | 2724 Stange (2 bdrm) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Campus West | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath (remodeled) | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment is $785 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 $795 at Melrose Park 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 Campustown and starts from $489.
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