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221 Sheldon Ave Apartments

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(515) 686-6325
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Ames, IA 50014

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221 Sheldon Ave

Ames, IA 50014
(515) 686-6325
221 Sheldon Ave in Ames, IA - Building Photo
  • 2–3 Bedrooms
  • $995-$1,250 Pricing
  • 950 Square Feet

About 221 Sheldon Ave

221 Sheldon Ave is located in the Campustown Neighborhood and 50014 Zip code of Ames, IA. This community is professionally managed by First Property Management

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

221 Sheldon Ave offers 2 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $995 and having 950 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bed/ 2 Bath

    $995

    2 Beds, 2 Baths
    Available Aug 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitDeposit
    $995August 1, 20262 Bed/ 2 Bath$700

    Model Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • TENANT: Electric LANDLORD: Gas-Water & Sewer-Internet-Garbage-Lawn-Snow

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $995

    Deposit

    • $700 deposit
  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 bed / 2 bath

    $1,250

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 950 sq ft
    Available Aug 4

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,250 August 4, 202610950$900

    Unit 10 Amenities and Features

    Unique Features

    • Central air Snow removal Lawn care Garbage Wireless Internet Two-Parking Spaces Coin Operated Laundr
    • Stove/Range Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Microwave
    • TENANT: Electric LANDLORD: Gas-Water & Sewer-Internet-Garbage-Lawn-Snow

    Unit 10 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,250
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $900 deposit

    Unit Description

    Located across the street from Howe Hall and State Gym, 221 Sheldon Ave is on the west edge of the ISU campus, only half a mile to Parks Library and a quarter mile to Black Engineering Building. Complex features a secure entrance along with an intercom system and buzzer for guests. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom layouts, with more than 950 square feet in each unit. Kitchen is equipped with a range/stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and over-the-stove microwave. New countertops give our units a fresh, updated feel. Tenants only pay electricity. Utilities paid by landlord are water/sewer, gas, garbage, lawn care, snow removal, and 1 gig high-speed ICS internet. Two parking spaces are included with rent, and additional spaces are available to rent, either covered or surface lot options. Coin-operated laundry located on the first floor of the building.

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,250
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 15 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1997

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Central air Snow removal Lawn care Garbage Wireless Internet Two-Parking Spaces Coin Operated Laundr
  • Stove/Range Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Microwave
  • TENANT: Electric LANDLORD: Gas-Water & Sewer-Internet-Garbage-Lawn-Snow

Interior Features

  • Windows

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
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221 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Frequently Asked Questions about 221 Sheldon Ave

Where is 221 Sheldon Ave located?

221 Sheldon Ave is located at 221 Sheldon Ave near the Campustown area of Ames, IA

What is the current rent range at 221 Sheldon Ave?

2 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at 221 Sheldon Ave currently range from $995 to $1,250

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The 221 Sheldon Ave Apartments are 3.85% cheaper than the average apartment in the Campustown area, and 10.25% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Campustown Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$995$1,126-$131-11.6%
    3 Bedroom$1,250$1,203+$473.9%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Ames

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$995$1,078-$83-7.7%
    3 Bedroom$1,250$975+$27528.2%

    Methodology: On 06/10/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 115 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 221 Sheldon Ave (Campustown), and 249 other apartment communities in Ames using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 06/10/2026

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Nearby Schools

Ames Middle School

Ames Community School District
3915 Mortensen Road
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1002 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
5/10

Ames High School

Ames Community School District
1801 Ridgewood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1403 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 221 Sheldon Ave.

Big Box and Retail

Walmart

3015 Grand Ave
4 minute drive / 2.16 miles away

Target

320 S Duff Ave
5 minute drive / 2.34 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Iowa State University

3410 Beardshear Hall
2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away

Groceries

Fareway

619 Burnett Ave
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Hy-Vee

303 S Us Highway 69
21 minute drive / 10.03 miles away

Hospitals

Mary Greeley Medical Center

1111 Duff Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.03 miles away

Shopping Centers

Colorado Junction

129 Colorado Ave
2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

Ames Plaza

3800 Lincoln Way
3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

CyTown

1779 Jack Trice Way
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

221 Sheldon Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.8 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Campustown

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $675
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West Campus Village

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $429
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West Ames

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $429
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Ames Studio Apartments $886$610$1,500
Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments $944$695$1,600
Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,078$529$3,121
Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments $975$459$1,701
Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments $878$429$2,300

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