Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, 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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244 Hyland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

244 Hyland

244 Hyland 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 Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $675. 3500 Grand Ave in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Aspen Village2724 Stange ( 1 bdrm)1BR,1BA$845
Total Property Management 134 Campus134 Campus Ave ( 1 bdrm )1BR,1BA$875
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$880
Haven ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$900
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$940
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$999
Campus West3 Bedroom, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,000
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1,050

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

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3427 Polaris ( 3 bedroom ) Model at Northern Lights Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value Story City apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.12 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.
Northern Lights Apartments3427 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.14
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1.29
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.98
South View ApartmentsOutlook | Renovated2BR,1BA$1.21
Campus West2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Timbercreek Apartments2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.15
Campustown | Student Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.21
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32

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Getting Around Story City, IA

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35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $675 at Grandview Square 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 $800 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 Alpine Manor Apartments and starts from $999.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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