Campustown Ames Real Estate
Campustown is the Ames neighborhood along Lincoln Way, directly south of the Iowa State University campus. It mixes student apartments, older single-family homes and storefronts, and much of it is going through redevelopment. The Betts Team helps buyers, sellers and investors with homes, rentals and redevelopment sites here.
Campustown listings
Campustown listings
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Campustown puts restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife a short walk from Iowa State classes, Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium. CyRide routes run through the neighborhood all day.
For investors, demand from Iowa State students keeps Campustown one of the most active rental areas in Ames. The Betts Team works with owners on single-family rentals, small multifamily buildings and larger redevelopment sites, and our property management team handles leasing and upkeep.
What to know before buying
- Rental rules: Ames requires rental registration and inspections, and occupancy limits apply. Check city rules for any property before you make an offer.
- Zoning and redevelopment: parts of Campustown are zoned for mixed-use redevelopment. Check the City of Ames planning maps for any site.
- Parking: many lots have limited parking, which affects rent and resale.
See our commercial page for redevelopment sites and our property management page for rentals.
Questions
Campustown FAQ
Is Campustown a good place to buy a rental property?
Campustown has steady demand from Iowa State students, but returns depend on purchase price, condition, occupancy limits and management. We can run a rental analysis on any property.
Does the Betts Team handle commercial and redevelopment sites in Campustown?
Yes. We help buyers and sellers of commercial buildings and redevelopment sites in Campustown.
Who manages Campustown rentals?
The Betts Team offers property management for single-family homes and student rentals near Iowa State.
Thinking about Campustown?
We can run the numbers on any property before you make an offer.