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Essex, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker's Last ResortStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$750
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
VINTAGE AT LAUGHLIN1 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at South PointePlan A2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Canyon Walk Apartment HomesThe Mesquite3BR,2BA$1.12
Quail Springs Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1.71
Vista Del SolTWO MILE 2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$1.51
VINTAGE AT LAUGHLIN1 Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1.46
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Nugget1BR,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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