1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA (36 Rentals)

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601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Essex, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is found at Mansions at Tregaron in the Two Springs neighborhood and is 1,056 square feet priced from $1,625. Valley View Estates has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,170. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mansions at TregaronMaria w/ Garage1,056 Sq Ft$1,625
Valley View Estates1 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$1,170
Tregaron OaksEllington864 Sq Ft$968
Fontenelle Hills1 Bedroom E Premium Newly Built!808 Sq Ft$1,177
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth-large800 Sq Ft$950
The Vue1 Bedroom - Haworth738 Sq Ft$1,247
Brent VillageA1730 Sq Ft$949
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Updated720 Sq Ft$990
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$675
South Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$999

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $657 at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments starting at $675 in the Chris Lake neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,190. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$657
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit$725
Fontenelle Hills1 Bed 1 Bath$849
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small$910
Tregaron OaksRochelle$929
Brent VillageA1$949
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Breakfast Bar - Updated$975
South Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$999
Valley View Estates1 Bedroom$1,170

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,190.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,056 square feet unit starting from $1,625 at Mansions at Tregaron.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,050 sq ft.

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