Cheap Apartments for Rent in Story City, IA from $500 (34 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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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 Studio unit found at Somerset Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $800. Hyland Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$860
Haven ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$900
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$999
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1,020
Grayhawk ApartmentsWaitlist1BR,2BA$1,035
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1,080
The LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,098
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,300

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

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story City area is the $0.76 price per square foot Waitlist Model at Grayhawk Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Story City apartment is the 3 BD / 2 BA Model at Southview Twinhomes starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot . 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.
Grayhawk ApartmentsWaitlist1BR,2BA$0.76
Southview Twinhomes3 BD / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.12
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.01
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
South View ApartmentsLandmark | Classic2BR,1BA$1.07
Arbor Hills2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
The LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.32
Haven ApartmentsCherry1BR,1BA$1.47

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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

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 $820 at Hyland 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 $900 at 203 Campus.

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 $999.

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