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    The Madison

    4912 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014

    Apartment building
    3-4 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning (central)
    In-unit laundry (W/D)
    Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
    , sortable column
    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    Private room
    4 bd, 2 ba
    1,304
    Now
    $409
    Private room
    4 bd, 2 ba
    1,304
    Now
    $469
    Private room
    4 bd, 4 ba
    1,328
    Now
    $484
    Private room
    3 bd, 3 ba
    1,083
    Now
    $529
    Private room
    4 bd, 4 ba
    1,328
    Now
    $549
    Private room
    3 bd, 3 ba
    1,083
    Now
    $574
    Shared room
    4 bd, 2 ba
    1,304
    Now
    $818
    Shared room
    4 bd, 2 ba
    1,304
    Now
    $818

    What's special

    Swimming pool
    Cool down on hot days
    This building features access to a pool. Less than 10% of buildings in Ames have this amenity.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:1 pm - 5 pm

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Business Center: Business Center with Computers and Free Printing
    • Club House: Boutique State-of-the-Art Clubhouse
    • Fitness Center
    Fitness & sports
    • Basketball Court: Lighted Basketball Courts
    • Volleyball Court: Sand Volleyball Court
    Other
    • In Unit: Washer and Dryer Included
    • Swimming Pool: Pool
    Outdoor common areas
    • Picnic Area: Picnic Area with BBQ Grills
    Services & facilities
    • Pet Park: Pet-Friendly with Dog Park

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer: Washer and Dryer Included
    • Washer: Washer and Dryer Included
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan: Ceiling Fans
    • Central Air Conditioning: Central Air and Heating
    Flooring
    • Vinyl: Vinyl Plank Flooring
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready: Internet Included
    Other
    • Furnished: Fully Furnished Units Available
    • Roommate Matching Available

    Policies

    Parking
    • Free Parking
    • Garage: Covered Parking
    Lease terms
    • 17 months, 4 months, 11 months
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 10 pet max
    • 20 lbs. weight limit
    • $200 one time fee
    • $30 monthly pet fee
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • 85 lbs. weight limit
    • $200 one time fee
    • $30 monthly pet fee

    Special Features

    • 24-hour On-call Maintenance
    • Coffee Bar With Starbucks Cafe Machine
    • Free Tanning Bed
    • Frequent Resident Activities And Events
    • Individual Leases
    • Member Services Office
    • On Cyride Bus Route
    • Private Bathrooms Available
    • Private Bedrooms
    • Privatebalcony: Private Balconies and Patios
    • Spacious Walk-in Closets Available
    • Vaultedceiling: 9' Ceilings

    Neighborhood: 50014

    West Ames in 50014 is home to a large student population, offering a youthful, energetic lifestyle with affordable rentals. The area is filled with coffee shops, nightlife spots, and quick access to Iowa State University.

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    Travel times

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    Distance
    Hy-Vee1 mi
    Fareway1 mi
    Complete Nutrition0.3 mi
    Ames Asia Market West1 mi
    Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits1 mi
    The Madison has 5 grocery stores within a 1 mile distance.

    Shopping

    Distance
    JAX Ames Outdoor Gear0.8 mi
    Kum & Go0.8 mi
    Kum & Go0.4 mi
    Hy-Vee Gas1 mi
    Goodwill1 mi
    The Madison has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    Distance
    Ames Racquet & Fitness Center0.1 mi
    Anytime Fitness0.8 mi
    University West Pool0.6 mi
    All Iowa Attack Volleyball0.3 mi
    Daley Park0.5 mi
    The Madison has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 0.8 mile distance.

    Fitness

    Distance
    Ames Racquet & Fitness Center0.1 mi
    Anytime Fitness0.8 mi
    Daley Park0.5 mi
    Robert Thomas Dancenter West1 mi
    Voice for Fitness1 mi
    The Madison has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    48 / 100
    Car-Dependent
    46 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Ames

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Madison?

    The Madison has a walk score of 48, it's car-dependent.

    What schools are assigned to The Madison?

    The schools assigned to The Madison include Edwards Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

    Does The Madison have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, The Madison has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is The Madison in?

    The Madison is in the 50014 neighborhood in Ames, IA.

    What are The Madison's policies on pets?

    Cats are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 20lbs. A maximum of 10 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $200 and monthly fee of $30 for cats. Dogs are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 85lbs. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $200 and monthly fee of $30 for dogs.

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Ames, IA is $1,217.

    Average rent

    $1,217

    Month-over-month

    -$3

    Year-over-year

    -$148

    Available rentals

    106

    Ames, IA Rental Market Data