Off-Campus Student Apartments Near Iowa State University
Every off-campus listing near Iowa State University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check Iowa tenant rights before you sign anything.
Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $798/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near Iowa State University?
Students at Iowa State University have access to 52 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Ames, IA. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $549–$1,775.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 40 | $1,000/mo | $785 to $1,300/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 39 | $910/mo | $785 to $1,200/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 31 | $925/mo | $800 to $1,075/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 27 | $850/mo | $635 to $1,190/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 27 | $950/mo | $820 to $1,295/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 21 | $855/mo | $635 to $1,059/mo |
| Apartments Under $800 | 15 | $660/mo | $459 to $755/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 14 | $800/mo | $549 to $1,190/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom Apartments | 13 | $799/mo | $560 to $850/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near Iowa State University
The Foundry
2300 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Hyland Apartments
123 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA
2700 Lincoln
2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Arbor Hills
211 S Sheldon, Ames, IA
Townhomes at Creekside
3216 Tripp St, Ames, IA
Gateway
1300 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA
Tripp Street Apartments
3726 Tripp St, Ames, IA
Prairie West
2330 Prairie View West Dr, Ames, IA
CORE Apartments
4415 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
The Grove
1407 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA
The Social Reserve
800 Pinon Dr, Ames, IA
Fountain View Apartments
1217 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA
The Ridge Apartments
3920-4200 Maricopa Dr, Ames, IA
Fountainview
1333 Mayfield Dr, Ames, IA
Somerset Apartments
2430 Aspen Rd, Ames, IA
Western Hills Apartments
235 Sinclair, Ames, IA
The Social West Ames®
1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA
College Creek Apartments
4815 Todd Dr, Ames, IA
West Ridge Apartments
4625 Steinbeck St, Ames, IA
South Meadow
321 S 5th St, Ames, IA
Copper Beech
1717 S Grand Ave, Ames, IA
Melrose Park Apartments
706 24th St, Ames, IA
West Village Apartments
4611 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA
West Towne
4720 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA
The Madison
4912 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA
The Quarters Ames
601 S 17th St, Ames, IA
Wessex Apartments
3022 Wessex Dr, Ames, IA
Grayhawk Apartments
2834 Talon Dr, Ames, IA
The Catalyst
1800 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA
The Landing Ames
416 Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS
1309 S Linn St, Boone, IA
Linden Station Apartments
1111 Parkway Dr, Boone, IA
Linden Station Apartments
1111 Parkway Dr, Boone, IA
Prairie Place
1010 Ida Pl, Boone, IA
The Cove at Prairie Trail
1801-1919 SW Lesina Ln, Ankeny, IA
Redwood Ankeny
1370 SW Radcliffe Ln, Ankeny, IA
Elm St Villas
1008 SW Elm St, Ankeny, IA
Four Grand Brownstones - Ankeny
1048 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA
Sterling at Prairie Trail North
1108 SW Bremerton Ln, Ankeny, IA
Chalet at Prairie Trail Townhomes
1400 SW 11th St, Ankeny, IA
The District Brownstones
1520 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
Roseann Lofts
1630 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
Vintage Lofts - Ankeny
1675 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA
District Flats
1380 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA
District Place
1205 SW Merchant St, Ankeny, IA
District Lofts Apartments
1335 SW Merchant St, Ankeny, IA
Prairie Pointe Student Living
1351 SW Prairie Trail Pky, Ankeny, IA
The Standard at Prairie Trail
1155 SW Prairie Trail Pky, Ankeny, IA
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Student Tenants tracks 52 apartments near Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Typical starting rents run from $549/mo to $1,775/mo (median $925/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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