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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 The Quarters Ames in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $615. College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$615
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
205 Washington Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story County area is the $0.61 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Story County apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 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.
Townhomes at Creekside4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.61
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
1001 North Dakota Ave, Unit 1001 North Dakota Ave.1001 North Dakota Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
205 Washington Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 267 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $2,600. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $775 to $2,450.

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 $775 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,456.

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 $430 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $375.

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