
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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Nottingham Court Apartments

Chateau Bellevue

Arbor View Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

512 Ferguson Rd.

1115 N College Dr

1010 N Walnut St

515 W 11th St

912 N Walnut St

108 N Buchanan St

1145 N College Dr

517 W 8th St

1001 N Buchanan St

523.5 W 8th St

1633 N Country Club Rd

1645 N Country Club Rd

518 1/2 W 8th St

517.5 W 7th St

524.5 W 8th St

525 W 7th St

519 W 7th St

222 Park Ave

940 27th St

1306 1st Ave
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 | $1,011 | $775 | $1,275 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $565 | $2,438 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $655 | $3,426 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $995 | $5,175 |
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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 $654. Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Chris Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. 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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Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Timbercrest | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 bd x 1 bth- small | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Britain Towne | Studio - Large | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Arbor View Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Brent Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $931 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby
As of March 04, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed - Upcoming Availability | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Highclere Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Sunset Hills Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Timbercrest | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1 bd x 1 bth- small | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 $654 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.
What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $899.
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