Programs are offered in the community to encourage social interaction, and to provide educational and cultural opportunities. Picnics, potlucks, and parties bring people together, as well as volleyball, soccer, and softball games taking place in USAC facilities. Approximately one-half of Iowa State students with families live in university apartments, and the remainder find accommodations in private houses, apartments, or trailer courts in and near Ames. Apartments are unfurnished except for stoves and refrigerators. Water service and trash removal are included in the rent.
Residents pay for gas, electricity, telephone, and renter's insurance.
Applications for university-owned apartments will not be accepted more than one year in advance of attending the university. You should make arrangements for alternate housing if you have not received confirmation of university housing prior to your departure. Housing Explore the different possibilities of living in Ames. Health Learn about health servies at Iowa State. Use the online request form .