Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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property at 940 27th St

940 27th St

ClarindaIA51632
property at 814 N 15th St

814 N 15th St

ClarindaIA51632
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University Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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Essex, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $657. Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Chris Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$657
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Timbercrest1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Brent VillageA11BR,1BA$866
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$895
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$895
Forest Cove Apartments3x13BR,1BA$899
Fontenelle Hills1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,172. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 BDR 2 BTH Model at Fontainebleau starting at $1,000 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Clermont Court 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.
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$0.94
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.17
Forest Cove Apartments3x13BR,1BA$0.88
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Timbercrest1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Brent VillageA11BR,1BA$1.16
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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31 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $657 at Nottingham Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $700 at Nottingham Court Apartments.

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