A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $850–$1,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from East Side to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $850–$1,450/mo in East Side. Studio: $750/mo; 1 bedroom: $900/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,200/mo; Area range: $850–$1,450/mo.

East Side scores 72/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

East Side is a short transit or bike ride to Maharishi International. Transit convenience near Fairfield, IA scores about 63/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 74% of residents near East Side rent rather than own. Roughly 67% undergrad vs 33% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Maharishi International University, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in East Side is limited right now. Browse the Maharishi International University housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.