
Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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3641 Wendell Ave

1579 E Courtney Pl

454 Riverfront Dr

2223 Mustang Dr

254 Riverwood Ln

2128 Whitewater Dr

1598 La Paz Way
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Essex, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,370 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,962 | $1,500 | $2,850 |
Essex 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,283 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
Essex 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, CA is a Studio unit found at Parker's Last Resort priced from $750. Desert Bay Apartments in the Cottage Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parker's Last Resort | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Desert Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
VINTAGE AT LAUGHLIN | 1 Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA and Nearby
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.08 price per square foot Plan A Model at The Villas at South Pointe in the in the Cottage Court neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villas at South Pointe | Plan A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Canyon Walk Apartment Homes | The Mesquite | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Quail Springs Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Mira Bella | Rancho | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Vista Del Sol | TWO MILE 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
Desert Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
VISTA CREEK | Colorado | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
VINTAGE AT LAUGHLIN | 1 Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Vistas Apartment Homes | The Nugget | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex
What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?
There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,305. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from $1,050 to $2,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from $1,050 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,723.
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