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221 Sheldon


221 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA

3 Bed
•
2 Bath

950 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 1st
Floor plans
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,500
950 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: First Property Management Of Ames, L.C.
3 bed/ 2 bath
$1,500
Available Aug 1st, 2026
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221 Sheldon
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
69
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score®
85
Very Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Internet Included
Student
Meal Plan Available
Smoke-free Community
Secured Entry
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Freezer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Living Room
Fees & leasing info
Parking
Garage - Attached
Off-street Parking
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $900
Property details
Description

Located directly across the street from Howe Hall and State Gym, 221 Sheldon Ave offers unbeatable convenience on the west edge of Iowa State University’s campus. Just half a mile from Parks Library and a quarter mile from the Black Engineering Building, this complex is ideal for students or professionals seeking easy access to campus.
Each 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit features between 950-1,000 square feet of living space. The kitchens are fully equipped with a range/stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and over-the-stove microwave, and updated countertops give the space a modern, refreshed look.
The building offers secure entry at both the front and back, along with an intercom and buzzer system for guest access.
Key Features:
Tenant Responsibilities: Electricity
Landlord Pays: Water/sewer, gas, internet service, garbage pick-up, lawn care, and snow removal
Parking: 2 assigned spots
Laundry: On-site coin-operated

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 15
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 292-5020
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications Corp. 1000.0 50.0
ICS Advanced Technologies 150.0 150.0
Mediacom Communications Corp. 100.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 221 Sheldon by bedroom type below.
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$54,000
per year
Rent report

221 Sheldon Rent vs. Ames Average

 221 Sheldon      Ames Average
3BR
$1,500
$1,423
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000

221 Sheldon is asking 5% more than the average 3 bedroom apartment in Ames.

If you upsized to an average priced Ames 4 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Ames 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 51% less per month.

221 Sheldon provides 21% less square footage than the average Ames 3 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
221 Sheldon
3BR $1,500 $1.60 $4,500
Ames Average
Studio $781 $2.00 $2,343
1BR $887 $1.30 $2,661
2BR $942 $1.10 $2,827
3BR $1,423 $1.20 $4,270
4BR $1,798 $1.10 $5,395

Availability in Ames

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 392 2BR units on the market in Ames. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
3% 25% 40% 23% 9%
Available Units in Ames
Studio 28
1BR 240
2BR 392
3BR 219
4BR 85
Location
Nearby College

Iowa State University

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Thielen Student Health Center 0.1 mi 2 min 1 min 0 min
Parks Library 0.5 mi 9 min 4 min 2 min
Memorial Union 0.7 mi 13 min 5 min 2 min
Lied Recreation Athletic Center 0.9 mi 18 min 6 min 3 min
Jack Trice Stadium 1.8 mi 36 min 13 min 4 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Thielen Student Health Center 0.05 mi.
Mary Greeley Medical Center 2.27 mi.
Story County Hospital North 10.39 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Ames Fire Department 2.11 mi.
Kelley Fire Department Westory Agency 5.32 mi.
Huxley Fire And Rescue 9.64 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
There are no units with move-in dates in the next 2 months. The next unit is available for move-in on August 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 950 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 221 Sheldon Ave in Ames, IA. It's 2.3 miles west from the center of Ames.
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