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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 College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $670. Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Story County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Wyndsor TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$740
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$865
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Story County 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 Story County 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 Story County 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
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
The Social West Ames®Cambridge A - Station3BR,2BA$0.54
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Story County

What type of rentals are currently available in Story County?

There are currently 272 Apartments for Rent in Story County, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $3,000. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Story County ranging from $625 to $3,000.

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 $625 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,664.

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 $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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