Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Twin Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Apartments

4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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307 Lynn Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Oak Park Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Estates

634 Academy CirNevada, IA 50201
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Spruce Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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1005 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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Ballard LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ballard LLC

102 Oak BlvdHuxley, IA 50124
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4606 Ontario St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4606 Ontario St

4606 Ontario StAmes, IA 50014
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2713 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713 Luther Dr

2713 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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4112 Lincoln Swing
2 Bedroom Apartments

4112 Lincoln Swing

4112 Lincoln Swing StAmes, IA 50014
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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South Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Oak

221 S Oak AveAmes, IA 50010
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2707 Luther Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2707 Luther Dr

2707 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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514-520 Carroll Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

514-520 Carroll Ave

514-520 Carroll AveAmes, IA 50010
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1217 Delaware Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Delaware Ave

1217 Delaware AveAmes, IA 50014
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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3500 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3500 Grand Ave

3500 Grand AveAmes, IA 50010
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Oak Brooke
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Brooke

422 Stonehaven DrAmes, IA 50010
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West View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West View Apartments

4532 Steinbeck StAmes, IA 50014
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Cheapest Available Story County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Story County, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $670. Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$860
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story County 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 Story County apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
3500 Grand Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Story County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Story County is at College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Story County is starting from $845 at College Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Story County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Story County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 839-841 Dickinson Ave and starts from $990.

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