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505 8th St

Ames, IA 50010 - Story County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

532 sqft

Pets OK

Laundry on site

About 505 8th St

3D Tour. This is a tour of a unit in the building with the same layout.

This quiet property is located near downtown Ames. These one bedroom units come internet, wall unit A/C, and there is coin-operated laundry on site. All utilities except for electricity and water/sewer are included. Undergrads are allowed, and the building is cat-friendly. Pet fees will apply. Amenities: Stove, Undergrads Welcome, Close to CyRide, Close to Restaurants, Close to Shopping, Close to Grocery Stores & Heat (Gas).

14 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 4 hours ago · Listing updated: October 29, 2026

Managed by Hunziker Property Management · (515) 233-4440

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$800
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	532 sqft

Pets:	Yes
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84669570

Amenities

Trash Included
Laundry Facilities
Air Conditioning
Parking
High-Speed Internet
Refrigerator

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $800 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 505 8th St in Ames, IA 50010 rents for $800 a month. It has 532 square feet and is pet friendly. 505 8th St was advertised by Hunziker Property Management on October 29, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $800 a month, this apartment is below the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Ames (about $930).

From 79 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Ames on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$930Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Ames

$810–$1,020Middle half of their rents

31 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from February to May 2025, ending at $765. Today's rent is $35 higher.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 29, 2026	Listed for rent	$800+4.6%	+4.6%
May 29, 2025	Listing removed	$765
January 1, 2025	Listing removed	$670
December 24, 2024	Listed for rent	$670−10.7%	−10.7%
May 30, 2024	Listing removed	$750
May 25, 2022	Listing removed	$660
March 21, 2022	Listing removed	$660

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $32,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $800 per month.

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