Cheap Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA from $300 (18 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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State Center, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available State Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in State Center, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Tallcorn priced from $475. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable State Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$475
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Woodland Park - EldoraStudioStudio,1BA$650
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$676

Best Value Apartments for Rent in State Center, IA and Nearby

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the State Center area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value State Center apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for State Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Southern HillsB32BR,2BA$0.97
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.03
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Getting Around State Center, IA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap State Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom State Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom State Center Apartment is $475 at The Tallcorn.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom State Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in State Center is starting from $695 at Hunters Run.

What is the most affordable State Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap State Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hunters Run and starts from $825.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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