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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 $690. 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$690
4112 Lincoln Swing2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$720
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$725
The Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$815
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story County area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Townhomes at Creekside in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $815. 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.
Townhomes at Creekside3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.56
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
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.79
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.75
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Melrose Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.98
4112 Lincoln Swing2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 293 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $394 to $4,340. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $600 to $3,800.

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 $600 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,784.

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 $485 to $2,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $394.

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