This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex offers 1,000 square feet of livable space-just blocks from Ames City Hall, Fareway Grocery, and Wheatsfield Cooperative. Built in 1958, this home showcases timeless charm with stunning hardwood floors in the oversized living room.
The kitchen is well-appointed with a range, refrigerator, ample storage, and a spacious basin sink. A convenient back door provides a secondary entry to the unit. Downstairs, a full basement offers additional storage space and laundry hookups (machines not included).
Both bedrooms are generously sized and feature large closets, with a full bathroom situated between them for easy access. The layout creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
At the back of the property, you'll find access to a private, single-stall garage located in the alleyway-adding convenience and privacy to this classic home.
Key Features: Resident Responsibilities:Electricity, water/sewer, gas, internet service, and garbage pick-up. Included Utilities: Lawn care and snow removal. Parking:Garage. Laundry:Hook-ups available.
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RentalSource last checked: 13 hours ago · Listing updated: November 4, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
House
Rental Fee:
$850
Bedrooms:
2 beds
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
1,000 sqft
Pets:
No
Laundry:
Hookups
Parking:
Garage
Available:
August 1, 2027
ID:
84691033
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer Hookups
•Parking
•Hardwood Floors
•High-Speed Internet
•Refrigerator
•Storage
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $700 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house at 821 8th St in Ames, IA 50010 rents for $850 a month. It has 1,000 square feet. 821 8th St was advertised by First Property Management of Ames on November 4, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $850 a month, this house is well below the typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in Ames (about $1,380).
Typical $1,380This home $850
$1,570
From 20 two-bedroom houses and townhouses listed in Ames on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,380Typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in Ames
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from November 2023 to January 2024, ending at $750. Today's rent is $100 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
November 4, 2026
Listed for rent
$850+13.3%
+13.3%
January 30, 2024
Listing removed
$750
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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