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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Gym + more
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$459+
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“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.”
42 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed • 5 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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$1,095
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Garage, Extra storage, and Internet access
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$795
1 unit available
2 bed
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Recently renovated and Internet access

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These units are the best deal in town.
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$795
1 unit available
1 bed • 3 bed
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Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Internet access, and Carpet
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$750
1 unit available
1 bed
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On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Some paid utils, Internet access + more
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$1,600
1 unit available
4 bed • 6 bed
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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
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In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Gym, Air conditioning, and Range
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$1,200
1 unit available
2 bed
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Garage and Gym
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$2,450
1 unit available
4 bed
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Microwave + more

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Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
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$900
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
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North central Ames 2 bedroom duplex with garage and flexible possession(515) 450-9721
2710 Luther Drive, Ames IA 50010
$1,040
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated + more
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$1,800
1 unit available
5 bed
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Internet access
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$1,150
1 unit available
2 bed
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Garage
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1 of 13
$900
1 unit available
2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
Average rent in Story County, Iowa
Studio
$550
1 Bed
$925
2 Beds
$775
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, $925 for a 1-bedroom, $775 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.