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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of September 20, 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 Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $409 to $2,850. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $675 to $3,200.

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 $675 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,664.

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 $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $409.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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