Student housing in Ames Heights near Iowa State University

Student housing in Ames Heights

Near Iowa State University · $900–$1,500/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Iowa State University's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Ames Heights

121 Beach Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 950 sq ft · Apartment

$675/mo

~$338/person split 2 ways

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83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 76Est. $756/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~4 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$675/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$338/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife80

Affordability76

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access76% furnished likelihood

122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4 bed · 4 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,290 sq ft · Apartment

$599/mo

~$150/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 78Est. $671/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$599/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$150/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife86

Affordability78

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly22% furnished likelihood

2519 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA 50014

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 1,125 sq ft · Apartment

$397/mo

~$132/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Excellent value · 85Est. $445/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~4 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$397/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$132/mo

If split evenly

Study83

Nightlife60

Affordability85

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessRoommate-friendly65% furnished likelihood

233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · Apartment

$410/mo

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82/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 77Est. $459/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$410/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife74

Affordability77

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access46% furnished likelihood

200 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · Apartment

$974/mo

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Student Housing Match

74/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 58Est. $1,091/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$974/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study74

Nightlife70

Affordability58

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access54% furnished likelihood

221 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 950 sq ft · Apartment

$1,275/mo

~$638/person split 2 ways

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72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $1,428/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~4 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,275/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$638/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife78

Affordability56

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access63% furnished likelihood

2407 Knapp St, Unit 2401, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 950 sq ft · Townhouse

$990/mo

~$495/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 66Est. $1,109/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$990/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$495/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife61

Affordability66

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access68% furnished likelihood

2407 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,185 sq ft · Townhouse

$1,200/mo

~$400/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,344/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~5 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,200/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$400/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife66

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly37% furnished likelihood

2709 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · Apartment

$685/mo

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Student Housing Match

76/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $767/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~5 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$685/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study85

Nightlife83

Affordability68

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access13% furnished likelihood

321 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

3 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 800 sq ft · Apartment

$1,250/mo

~$417/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 57Est. $1,400/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,250/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$417/mo

If split evenly

Study86

Nightlife79

Affordability57

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly32% furnished likelihood

218 N Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · Apartment

$950/mo

~$475/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

69/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 67Est. $1,064/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~5 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$950/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$475/mo

If split evenly

Study64

Nightlife88

Affordability67

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access45% furnished likelihood

2811 West St, Ames, IA 50014

4 bed · 3.5 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 106 sq ft · Apartment

$650/mo

~$163/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

83/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 77Est. $728/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$650/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$163/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife60

Affordability77

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly53% furnished likelihood

153 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 579 sq ft · Apartment

$845/mo

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Student Housing Match

74/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 62Est. $946/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~5 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$845/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study76

Nightlife81

Affordability62

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access64% furnished likelihood

2801 Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 954 sq ft · Apartment

$1,685/mo

~$843/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 43Est. $1,887/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,685/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$843/mo

If split evenly

Study75

Nightlife78

Affordability43

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access15% furnished likelihood

2317/2319 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 660 sq ft · Apartment

$1,050/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $1,176/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~5 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,050/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study81

Nightlife63

Affordability56

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access1% furnished likelihood

163 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 624 sq ft · Apartment

$920/mo

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 60Est. $1,030/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$920/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study88

Nightlife60

Affordability60

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access33% furnished likelihood

232 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 845 sq ft · Apartment

$1,690/mo

~$845/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 42Est. $1,893/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,690/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$845/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife67

Affordability42

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit access17% furnished likelihood

216 Campus Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment

$800/mo

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $896/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$800/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife67

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access43% furnished likelihood

139 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Apartment

$775/mo

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Student Housing Match

79/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 65Est. $868/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~5 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$775/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife78

Affordability65

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access59% furnished likelihood

304 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 385 sq ft · Apartment

$935/mo

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Student Housing Match

78/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 59Est. $1,047/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$935/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study91

Nightlife74

Affordability59

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access83% furnished likelihood

2309 Knapp St, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment

$1,100/mo

~$550/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

69/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 62Est. $1,232/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,100/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$550/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife90

Affordability62

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access16% furnished likelihood

263 Hyland Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 900 sq ft · Apartment

$1,050/mo

~$525/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 64Est. $1,176/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~5 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,050/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$525/mo

If split evenly

Study64

Nightlife67

Affordability64

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaCoffee nearbyTransit access66% furnished likelihood

320 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 660 sq ft · Apartment

$1,050/mo

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $1,176/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~5 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$1,050/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife65

Affordability56

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access25% furnished likelihood

2700 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014

4 bed · 4 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,390 sq ft · Apartment

$740/mo

~$185/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 74Est. $829/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~17 min

~5 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$740/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$185/mo

If split evenly

Study65

Nightlife69

Affordability74

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly16% furnished likelihood

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