
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA (54 Rentals)


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Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street

Sherwood Forest Apartments

South Ridge Apartments

Mansions at Tregaron
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Nottingham Court Apartments

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Deerfield

Sunset Hills Townhomes

Arbor View Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

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1145 N College Dr

523 W 8th St

525.5 W 7th St

1115 N College Dr

524.5 W 8th St

519.5 W 7th St

517.5 W 8th St

517.5 W 7th St

1135 N College Dr

1001 N Buchanan St

515 7th St

519 W 7th St

111 W Washington Ave

940 27th St

1207 A Avenue

1505 1st Ave

1901 Winnie Dr

2904 Washington St
Essex, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $775 | $1,295 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $540 | $2,661 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $640 | $3,499 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $995 | $5,281 |
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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is found at Fontenelle Hills in the Clermont Court neighborhood and is 1,450 square feet priced from $1,304. Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,381 square feet and currently listed start at $2,199. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Fontenelle Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath Duplex | 1,450 Sq Ft | $1,304 |
Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street | Willowood | 1,381 Sq Ft | $2,199 |
Valley View Estates | 2 Bedroom | 1,245 Sq Ft | $1,565 |
Mansions at Tregaron | Pilar B w/ Garage | 1,212 Sq Ft | $1,875 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 1,160 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Highclere Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,335 |
The Vue | 2 Bedroom - Kennedy | 1,020 Sq Ft | $1,378 |
Tregaron Oaks | Princeton | 1,012 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
Bellevue Hills | B2 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,332 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 2 bd x 2 bth | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,010 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $700 at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the 2x1 Model at Forest Cove Apartments starting at $775 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,515. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Nottingham Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $700 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | $775 |
Arbor View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $895 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | $895 |
Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | $945 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | $1,000 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 2 bd x 2 bth | $1,010 |
Britain Towne | 2 Bedroom - Small | $1,125 |
South Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,149 |
Sunset Hills Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | $1,150 |
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Bike Score®
31 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,515.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,450 square feet unit starting from $1,304 at Fontenelle Hills.
What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 0 sq ft.
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