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Pet Friendly
Location
551 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
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Property Overview
Located in Mountain View, this home stands out for strong value for money and value per square foot, along with access to a nearby top-rated high school. It may also appeal to pet owners, with outdoor spaces, a dog park within 1 mile, and several pet hospitals and grooming services nearby.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Balcony
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 551 Ortega Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| Off Street | View |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 551 Ortega Ave
This is a large (780 sq ft) private one bedroom unit in a great neighborhood. It is a bright second floor apartment with just one common wall and no apartments above or below. There are three large closets, new counters, new appliances, large windows, new paint and new hardwood floors. The carport and laundry are conveniently close. Whole Foods, Trader Joes, CalTrain, VTA, San Antonio shopping center, Google, Facebook and Stanford shuttles are just a short walk away. Owner pays for trash, water and sewer. Owner still pays for gas and electric
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 551 Ortega Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 80 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 94040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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1-bedroom apartments at 551 Ortega Ave cost about 43% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mountain View.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Mountain View
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,309 |
| December 2024 | $3,405 |
| January 2025 | $3,162 |
| February 2025 | $3,116 |
| March 2025 | $3,231 |
| April 2025 | $3,253 |
| May 2025 | $3,421 |
| June 2025 | $3,372 |
| July 2025 | $3,289 |
| August 2025 | $3,220 |
| September 2025 | $3,295 |
| October 2025 | $3,324 |
| November 2025 | $3,226 |
| December 2025 | $3,199 |
| January 2026 | $3,191 |
| February 2026 | $3,245 |
| March 2026 | $3,410 |
| April 2026 | $3,503 |
| May 2026 | $3,734 |
| June 2026 | $3,695 |
| July 2026 | $3,388 |
| August 2026 | $3,486 |
| September 2026 | $3,634 |
| October 2026 | $3,727 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $2,150 |
Schools near 551 Ortega Ave
Mariano Castro Elementary School
505 escuela ave
mountain view, CA, 94040
K-5Public
C+
Gabriela Mistral Elementary School
505 escuela ave
mountain view, CA, 94040
K-5Public
A-
Stevenson Elementary School
750 san pierre way
mountain view, CA, 94043
K-5Public
A
Barron Park Children's Center
800 barron ave
palo alto, CA, 94306
PKPublic
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School
220 n whisman rd
mountain view, CA, 94043
K-5Public
A
Getting around Mountain View near 551 Ortega Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 551 Ortega Ave, Mountain View
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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