Why Renting a Townhome Is a Great Choice for ISU Students
More space than a typical apartment. Townhomes are multi-level, which means the living space is spread out across floors rather than compressed into one. Bedrooms tend to feel more separated from common areas, which makes a real difference when you and your roommates have different schedules. You're not all on top of each other, and there's usually enough room to have people over comfortably.
Private bedrooms for everyone. Whether you're renting a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-bedroom unit, each person gets their own room. That means your own space to sleep, study, and keep your stuff — without having to share or negotiate. The common areas are shared, but your bedroom is yours.
A more residential feel. Townhomes tend to feel less like student housing and more like a real home. That shift matters more than it sounds. When your living space feels settled and comfortable, it's easier to focus, easier to decompress after a long day, and easier to actually enjoy where you live rather than just tolerating it.
Flexible for different group sizes. With options from 1 to 5 bedrooms, townhomes work whether you're moving in with one roommate or a larger group of friends. You can find a layout that matches your group without anyone having to squeeze into a space that doesn't fit. Campustown's townhomes near ISU are available furnished or unfurnished depending on what your group needs.
By-the-bed leasing keeps things simple. Renting a townhome with roommates can get complicated when everyone's on one lease together. With by-the-bed leasing, each person signs their own individual lease and is responsible only for their own rent — even if a room sits vacant. That removes a significant source of stress from shared living and means one person's situation doesn't affect everyone else's.
Utilities handled for you. Internet is included, and for electricity, water, and gas, Campustown manages everything through your rent account — no deposits, no setting up accounts, no splitting bills manually at the end of the month. For a group of roommates, that alone saves a lot of friction.
Walking distance to Iowa State. All of Campustown's townhomes are located in the Campustown neighborhood, close to Welch Ave and within walking distance of the ISU campus. You're not commuting — you're a short walk from class, the library, dining, and everything else you need day to day.
