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Highlights

  • On-site clubhouse
  • Modern finishes
  • Private pool
  • Spacious floor plan
  • Community amenities
  • Fantastic community amenities

Location

5320 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Property Overview

Mortensen Heights | 5320 offers a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.5, highlighting its appeal to renters with competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, including a private pool and a modern clubhouse. The property enjoys a prime location with high accessibility to schools and community amenities, further enhancing its desirability. Additionally, its trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10 reflects a commitment to transparency, ensuring prospective renters can confidently consider this property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Mortensen Heights | 5320 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mortensen Heights | 5320 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bed/1 Bath (1B) | Mortensen Heights1 bed1 bath606 sqft
1 Bed/1 Bath (1A) | Mortensen Heights1 bed1 bath606 sqft
2 Bed/2 Bath (2E) | Mortensen Heights2 bed2 bath606 sqft
2 bed2 bed2 bath
2 Bed/2 Bath (2D) | Mortensen Heights2 bed2 bath825 sqft
2 bed2 bed2 bath
2 Bed/2 Bath (2A) | Mortensen Heights2 bed2 bath825 sqft
3 Bed/3 Bath (3A) | Mortensen Heights3 bed3 bath1,139 sqft

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About Mortensen Heights | 5320

HomeApartments in Ames Mortensen Heights | 5320

Located at 5320 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, USA, Mortensen Heights | 5320 has 1 — 3 bedroom units available.Other apartment buildings in or around Ames include but are not limited to: 3500 Grand Ave, 2151 Cottonwood Rd, 2610 Northridge Pkwy


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Mortensen Heights | 5320 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mortensen Heights | 5320 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mortensen Heights | 5320
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mortensen Heights | 5320 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Mortensen Heights | 5320 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mortensen Heights | 5320 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Mortensen Heights | 5320 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Mortensen Heights | 5320 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Mortensen Heights | 5320 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 4 miles away

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Rent trends in Ames

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Ames
A table of studio rental data trends in Ames
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$672
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$751
December 2025$761
January 2026$754
February 2026$750
March 2026$728
April 2026$700

Schools near Mortensen Heights | 5320

Edwards Elementary School

820 miller ave

ames, IA, 50014

K-5Public
B+

Northwood Preschool

3012 duff ave

ames, IA, 50010

PK, KPublic
B+

Madrid Elementary Preschool

201 n main st

madrid, IA, 50156

PKPublic
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Getting around Ames near 5320 Mortensen Rd

Walking

2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 5320 Mortensen Rd, Ames

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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