Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA from $400 (92 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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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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3404 Coy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3404 Coy St

3404 Coy StAmes, IA 50014
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307 Lynn Ave
1 to 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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640 S. 4th St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

640 S. 4th St.

620-640 S 4th 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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Ballard LLC
1 to 3 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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230 Campus Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Campus Ave

230 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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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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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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Cheapest Available Story County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Story County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $675. Townhomes at Creekside in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Townhomes at Creekside2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$675
3319 Story St2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$725
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$745
The Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story County area is the $0.22 price per square foot 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Tripp Street Apartments in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $275. The second greatest value Story County apartment is the 3BR/3BA Model at The Grove at Ames starting at $630 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Grand Junction 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.
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.22
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
The Landing AmesC3 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.47
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.80
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Townhomes at Creekside2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
The Social West Ames®Davie Plus - Station2BR,1BA$0.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Story County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Story County is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Story County?

The cheapest apartment in Story County is Grandview Square Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Story County costs $1,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Story County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 96 regular apartments in Story County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Story County?

Cheap apartments in Story County have an average cost of $344 which is $711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Story County.

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