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$250 OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT

Sign a lease for select 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartment's and 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Townhouse's available August 1st by Monday, June 1st - receive $250 off first month's rent

Monthly Rent

$940 - $1,550

Beds

1 - 2

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Utility - Water/Sewer
      Charged per resident.
      Varies / mo
      Charged per resident.
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $40
        Charged per applicant.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Wessex Apartments

Wessex is a professional community in Ames, IA just a few miles from Iowa State University and across the street from the ISU research park. It is one of Ames most unique housing communities, offering apartments and townhomes with amenities like a clubhouse, 3-acre lake, gated entry, a pool and much more! Wessex is a professional community. We do not rent to traditional undergrad students. Contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility.

Wessex Apartments is located in Ames, Iowa in the 50014 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1998 and has 3 stories with 294 units.

Special Features

  • Close to Research Park/I-35/Hwy 30
  • Complete Business Center W/Internet
  • Garages With Opener - Select Units Only
  • Heated, Large Pool and Steam Room
  • Lake Living in the City
  • Large Modern Clubhouse for Resident Use
  • Limited access gates w/ remotes
  • Modern Appliance Package
  • Near Iowa State University
  • Private entry townhomes
  • Professional Business Center
  • State of the Art Fitness Center and Tennis Court
  • State-of-the-art excercise facility
  • Washer/Dryer in Select Units

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Car Wash Area
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Fenced Lot
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Waterfront
  • Pond
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Pickleball Court
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shuttle To Campus

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Lawn
  • Garden

Parking

Surface Lot

Garage

Most Units Assigned Parking

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated

Pet Policy

Cats Allowed

  • $30 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $300 Fee
  • 2 Pet Limit

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Reiman Gardens

    Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Schools

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South Ames in Ames, IA

Ratings

Walkability

NR
Not Rated

Transit

NR
Not Rated

Bikeability

NR
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