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property at 3922 Ontario St

$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3922 Ontario St

AmesIA50014

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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. Hickory Ridge Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$600
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of January 02, 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 $300 with a $0.24 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$0.24
1311 Delaware Ave, Unit 11311 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.48
The Vista3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.03
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 Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 284 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $409 to $3,330. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $475 to $4,320.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Story County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Story County ranges from $475 to $4,320 with an average monthly rent of $2,061.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Story County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Story County range from $465 to $2,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,025. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $409.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!