Cheap Homes for Rent in Story County, IA from $600 (55 Rentals)

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property at 919 6th St

$750 - $850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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919 6th St

NevadaIA50201

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property at 1504 Idaho Ave

$830

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$830
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$830

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1504 Idaho Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 1000 Delaware Ave

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1000 Delaware Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 1012 Delaware Ave

$875

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$875
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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1012 Delaware Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 3922 Ontario St

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3922 Ontario St

AmesIA50014
property at 813 Delaware Ave

$935

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$935
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$935

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

813 Delaware Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 1521 N Dakota Ave

$935

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$935
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$935

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1521 N Dakota Ave

AmesIA50014
property at 1230 Harding Ave

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1230 Harding Ave

AmesIA50010
property at 4511 Twain Cir

$980 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

4511 Twain Cir

AmesIA50014

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property at 2302 Prairie View East

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

2302 Prairie View East

AmesIA50010
property at 206 Rockwell Ave

$1,010

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$1,010
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$1,010

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 2

206 Rockwell Ave

AmesIA50014

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property at 215 Jewel Dr

$1,100 - $1,200

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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215 Jewel Dr

AmesIA50010
property at 2406 Ferndale Ave

$1,110

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$1,110
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$1,110

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2406 Ferndale Ave

AmesIA50010
property at 2639 Knapp St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2639 Knapp St, Unit #2

2639 Knapp St
AmesIA50014
property at 603 E 16th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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603 E 16th St

AmesIA50010

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Cheapest Available Story County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Story County, IA is a Studio unit found at 304 Welch Ave in the Somerset neighborhood priced from $635. Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
304 Welch AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
Copper Beech3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$660
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$705
640 S. 4th St.640 S. 4th St. - Unit...1BR,1BA$745
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$745
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$765
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$765
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Story County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2 Baths Model at 802 Dickinson Ave in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Story County apartment is the 1311 Delaware Ave Model at 1311 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 starting at $800 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge 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$0.97
1311 Delaware Ave, Unit 11311 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
The Madison3x3 Unfurnished3BR,3BA$0.48
The Social West Ames ReserveMontgomery Renovated - Reserve3BR,2BA$0.51
Villas at DeerwoodVilla3BR,1BA$0.97
Grandview Square Apartments2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$0.77
The Grove2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77
Western Hills Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.05
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Crystal Street Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 300 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $414 to $2,880. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $650 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 $650 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,690.

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 $2,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,025 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $414.

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