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$459+
Top rated for Location
“Management can be a bit dicy sometimes, seems to be a lack of communication throughout the office. Certain buildings have minimal or small parking lots. The decoy apartment you tour most likely won't look like your actual apartment.”
45 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed • 5 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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$850
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
Range and Refrigerator
1 of 10
$1,500
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry
1 of 9
$1,140
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Garage, Extra storage, and Internet access

Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 8
$825
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
Recently renovated and Internet access
1 of 8
$850
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry
1 of 10
$1,099
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed • 4 bed
Amenities
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, and Some paid utils
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108 N Russel (Sublease) "Flexible Move in Date"(515) 460-0582
108 North Russell Avenue, Ames IA 50010
$2,000
1 unit available
4 bed • 6 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Fire pit
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AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st! Spacious 3 Bedroom Duplex, In Unit Laundry! 1236 Michigan Ave(515) 232-5240
1236 Michigan Avenue, Ames IA 50014
$1,025
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Gym, Air conditioning, and Range
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AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st! 3 Bedroom Townhouse in West Ames! 607 Meadow Place(515) 232-5240
607 Meadow Place, Ames IA 50010
$1,250
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pool, Air conditioning, Tennis court, and Microwave

Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 20
$1,600
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Recently renovated, and Gym
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AVAILABLE AUGUST 1st! Cute Condo w/Security Access, Garage Pets are Allowed(515) 232-5240
4511 Twain Circle, Ames IA 50014
$1,300
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, and Gym
1 of 4
$900
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
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Large 5 bedroom house close to campus for September move-in(515) 233-3390
3218 Lincoln Way, Ames IA 50014
$1,595
1 unit available
5 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, and Carpet
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$550
1 unit available
Studio • 1 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Parking, Air conditioning, Some paid utils, Microwave, and Internet access
1 of 2
$1,000
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Air conditioning
Average rent in Story County, Iowa
Studio
$550
1 Bed
$953
2 Beds
$758
3+ Beds
$645
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Story County, the average rent is $550 for a studio, $953 for a 1-bedroom, $758 for a 2-bedroom, and $645 for a 3-bedroom.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Story County.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Story County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Drake University, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Iowa State University, Grand View University, and Des Moines Area Community College.