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4210 Lincoln Swing StAmes, 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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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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3404 Coy 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 3 Beds unit found at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $600. Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$600
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$685
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$765
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Story County apartment is the 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Tripp Street Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Fountainview 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.
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.92
Tripp Street Apartments4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.96
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.48
The Vista3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Villas at DeerwoodVilla3BR,1BA$0.97
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.77
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.75
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Windsor PointeHickory 60%2BR,1BA$1.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story County Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Story County Apartment is $685 at Grandview Square 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 $760 at Copper Beech.

What is the most affordable Story County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Story County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Beech and starts from $600.

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