Sublet going for $500/mo in a shared house on Campus Ave — private bedroom utilities extra. Available Jan to July 2027 right by campus.
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Student housing near Ames, IA
Rooms, flats, and roommates for students moving to Ames, IA. Browse listings and curated posts, and message people directly. All for free.
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Sublet alert! 1-bed 1-bath unit at th St for $700/mo — garage and extra storage included. Super close to Walmart and North Grand Mall and pet-friendly too. Need to fill it ASAP so if you're looking for a quick move-in this could be it!
Area shared after sign-inSublet at The Foundry in Ames — private bedroom with its own bathroom just a minute’s walk from campus. $805/mo with utilities covered.
Area shared after sign-in
Rooms & places offered
$950/mo
Single roomSunny room in Ithaca house — sublet until summer
Fall Creek · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Li WeiReplies to 91% · within 3h
$950/mo
Shared roomNeed a roommate for my 2BR in Newark
University Heights, Newark · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Emily ChenReplies to 93% · within 2h
$1,300/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Pearl Street area
Pearl Street, Boulder · near Iowa State University
Available from Sep 2026Posted 19d ago
Dexter TaylorReplies to 91% · within 2h
$900/mo
Shared roomShared room in the Short North for fall
Short North · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Alex TaylorReplies to 91% · within 2h
$850/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Blacksburg near campus
Blacksburg Downtown · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Deepak GillReplies to 79% · within 1h
$900/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Amherst near UB North
Amherst · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Emily ChenReplies to 85% · within 2h
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$1,400/mo
Single roomCozy room in Brooklyn
Williamsburg · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Mia JoshiReplies to 75% · within 3h
$1,200/mo
Single roomCozy room near campus
Midtown · near Iowa State University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 21d ago
Nalini ReddyReplies to 90% · within 1h
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How housing works near Ames, IA
Most students near Ames, IA share a flat or a house with roommates to keep rent manageable. Prices vary by how close you are to campus and whether a room is private or shared.
Leases usually run 6 to 12 months. Landlords may ask for a deposit and, in some markets, proof of income or a guarantor. Arriving students often solve this with a roommate already on the lease.
Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease. We show approximate locations only until you’re in touch with the other person, and we never claim a listing is verified.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is rent for a room near Ames, IA?
- Rents shift with the season and distance from campus. The curated stats line on this page shows the current median from local housing posts when enough have been collected.
- Is it safe to arrange housing before I arrive?
- It can be, if you’re careful. Message in the app, keep contact details private until you’re comfortable, do a live video tour, and never pay before a signed lease.
- Do you verify listings or owners?
- No. We check what we reasonably can and show trust signals, but we never claim ownership is verified. Treat every listing with normal caution.
- Can I find culturally-comfortable roommates near Ames, IA?
- People describe themselves in free text and you choose who to talk to. We don’t filter people by background. Our structured filters only cover property facts like budget, room type, and amenities.