What are my options for housing?

On-campus living options:

For on-campus living options, visit the Department of Residence website. Iowa State offers three different apartment style living options. International students can request temporary housing if they are arriving to campus early. 

Additional short-term lodging options can be found on the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau websiteLinks to an external site. Links to an external site..

Off-campus living options:

Apartments.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site. is a search engine that helps you easily explore apartment options in Ames.

Rental management companies in Ames:

·         First Property Management www.fpmofames.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Furman Property Management www.furmanrealty.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Martin Property Management www.martinpropertymanagement.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Property Service Agency www.psames.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Real Estate Service Group www.resgi.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Total Property Management www.totalpropertyames.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Friedrich Properties www.friedrichrentals.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Hunziker Property Management www.hunziker.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Professional Property Management www.ppm-inc.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Randall Corporation www.randallcorp.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

·         Triplett Real Estate www.triplettcompanies.comLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.

Please note - Once you sign a rental lease, it is considered a legal contract between you and your landlord. You will be responsible for paying the rent, and utilities included in the lease, until the end date listed on your lease.