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Mortensen Heights | 5414 Apartments
5414 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, USA

Unique Apartment Homes LLC

Monthly rent	$995–$1,710
Beds	1–3
Baths	1–3
Sqft	642–1,129

Monthly rent	$995–$1,710
Beds	1–3
Baths	1–3
Sqft	642–1,129

12 Hours Ago

Location

5414 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, USA

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Unique Apartment Homes LLC

Leasing office

(515) 292-5050

Floor plans

1 Bed/1 Bath (1B) \| Mortensen Heights	1 bed	1 bath	642 sqft	$995 /mo	1 unit available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes one parking spot with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 1B layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)
2 Bed/2 Bath (2B) \| Mortensen Heights	2 bed	2 bath	875 sqft	$1,200 /mo	1 unit available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes two parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 2B layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)
2 Bed/2 Bath (2A) \| Mortensen Heights	2 bed	2 bath	830 sqft	$1,200 /mo	2 units available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes two parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 2A layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)
2 Bed/2 Bath (2C) \| Mortensen Heights	2 bed	2 bath	864 sqft	$1,240 /mo	1 unit available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes two parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 2C layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)
2 Bed/2 Bath (2D) \| Mortensen Heights	2 bed	2 bath	921 sqft	$1,300 /mo	2 units available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes two parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 2D layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)
3 Bed/3 Bath (3A) \| Mortensen Heights	3 bed	3 bath	1,129 sqft	$1,710 /mo	1 unit available	Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes three parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 3A layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)

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Amenities for Mortensen Heights | 5414

Apartment Amenities

Deck	Gas
Patio	Water

Appliances

Dishwasher	In-Unit Laundry
Microwave	Oven
Range	Refrigerator
Stove	Washer and Dryer

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OK	Controlled Access
Fitness Center	On-Site Clubhouse

Grounds

Assigned Parking	Garage Parking
Garages Onsite	Outdoor Space
Private Pool	Swimming Pool

Services

Ames Fitness Membership	Garbage
Lawn Care	Snow Removal

Neighborhood

Close To Campus	On Cy-Ride Route
West Ames

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Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Property details

Units	12

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Welcome to Mortensen Heights Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in one of Ames’ most desirable locations! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments features a spacious floor plan, modern finishes, and access to fantastic community amenities — including an on-site clubhouse and a private pool perfect for relaxing or socializing. Tenants are responsible for electricity through the City of Ames, and this unit includes two parking spots with rent. Garages are also available for rent, though availability is limited. Dogs and cats are welcome with a one-time $250 pet fee and $50 monthly pet rent. All pets must be approved by management prior to move-in, and one pet is permitted unless otherwise agreed upon with management. If you would like more information, please give us a call at 515-292-5050. When applying, please note that each tenant who plans to reside in the unit must submit their own application, and all applications must be submitted together. Units are not secured until all applications have been approved and the lease has been signed. (Pictures are of a 2A layout at Mortensen Heights. They may not be of the exact unit but show the layout and finishes the unit has to offer.)

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How Mortensen Heights | 5414 compares to other nearby properties.

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Rent trends in Ames

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in Ames.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Mortensen Heights | 5414 to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ames.

3-bedroom apartments at Mortensen Heights | 5414 cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ames.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.

Ames

A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$700
December 2023	$737
January 2024	$764
February 2024	$740
March 2024	$730
April 2024	$666
May 2024	$670
June 2024	$643
July 2024	$752
August 2024	$757
September 2024	$807
October 2024	$825
November 2024	$809
December 2024	$792
January 2025	$794
February 2025	$746
March 2025	$666
April 2025	$660
May 2025	$689
June 2025	$765
July 2025	$672
August 2025	$630
September 2025	$687
October 2025	$723
November 2025	$750

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