Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Maplewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood

1108 S 4th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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244 Hyland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

244 Hyland Ave

244 Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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225 N Hyland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

225 N Hyland Ave

225 N Hyland AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cardinal Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

211 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Story City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Story City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Story City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grandview Square Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $675. Somerset Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$965
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 2 bedroom )2BR,2BA$1,020
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,099
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story City area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom ) Model at Northern Lights Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Story City apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Story City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.22
Grandview Square Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.75
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
BlockOneSTUDIO - University Towers1BR,1BA$2.60
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Getting Around Story City, IA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Story City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Story City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Story City is at Somerset Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Story City Apartment is $675 at Grandview Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Story City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Story City is starting from $1,020 at Northern Lights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Story City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Story City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Manor Apartments and starts from $1,099.

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