If it’s your first time renting an apartment as a student, we know it can be both intimidating and confusing. Every property manager seems to have their own rules. But, at the end of the day, your opinion is what matters most! Renting an apartment is your decision to make and the team here at First Site is here to help you along the way!
Living on campus in an apartment instead of the dorms can save you thousands of dollars and gives you more freedom in your diet, budgeting, and activity.
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Resident Discount Card
Special discounts at many local businesses that are very popular among college students!
- Discounts on food, drink, coffee, clothing, hotel stays and more!
- You get this card the day you sign a lease!
True All-Inclusive Lease
When compared to our competitors, all utilities are included:
Gas, Electric, Water, Fiber Internet w/ 1 Gig service per Apt.
Plus… Furniture & Parking - No Extra Fees!
100% Fiber Internet With 1 Gig Speed
Living in dorms or with another landlord can be limiting in more ways than one. In choosing First Site, you get a TRUE all-inclusive lease, your payment includes ALL utilities and now we also provide 100% fiber internet with 1 gig speed. No other landlord provides the internet speed we do. We partnered with METRONET to provide the fastest internet in the area!
Resident Portal App
Manage your account by using our resident portal app.
- Pay your rent.
- Submit a maintenance request with photos.
- Send us a message.
A Better Move-In Experience
- Every apartment is guaranteed to be professionally cleaned, painted, and properly maintained before your arrival. Even if you move in early!
- We hold an orientation to make sure all your questions are answered before you leave our office with your keys.
- A staff member will walk through your apartment with you to make sure you are satisfied.
More Personal Attention
As a First Site Resident, you’ll have immediate access
to our staff 24/7 in the following ways:
• Chat Feature Via Our Website
• 24 hr. Live Maintenance
• Google Text Messaging
• Resident Portal App
Security Deposit is 100% Refundable
You get your deposit back!
Other leasing companies KEEP your deposit, ours is fully refundable.
Free Rent/Cash/Prizes
We have monthly, sometimes even weekly giveaways to our current residents! We love being engaged with our residents throughout the year. All giveaways are announced on our social media pages!
Save Money
From enrolling in classes, to purchasing textbooks, to moving in to a place of your own, we know that college can be pricy! We have worked hard to offer our residents affordable prices on all types of apartments, so that college life can be worry free instead of worry filled. Learn more about student housing costs.
Everyone on staff is either a current student at ISU or alumni of the university. Want to know who we are?
"Love living in the nicest building in Uptown!
The helpfulness of First Site staff was a large factor for deciding to stay for a 2nd year! They are really helpful, attentive and friendly. Everything was explained clearly.
Our Apartment is across the street from Pub 2, next to Maggies... Great location!"
CURRENT RESIDENTS:We are now entering Re-sign & Transfer season! Stay in your apartment for the 2025/26 school year for CASH Bonuses.If you re-sign by September 11th, you will receive: Up to $100 Cash Bonus!
No New Deposit (Save $200)
No Moving Hassles What to Transfer to another First Site apartment for 2025/26? $300 bonus (Sept. 12th Only)$200 bonus (Sept. 13th - 20th)$150 bonus (Sept. 21st - 27th)$100 bonus (Sept. 28th - 30th) Don't have all roommates for next year's lease yet? No...
Take a look around our site and get a few ideas for places you’d like to live. Then, get ahold of someone in our office – we’d love to tell you what we can offer for on-campus living as a Redbird! You choose the place, and we’ll fill you in on the rest.