
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (27 Rentals)


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Essex, Kansas City, MO 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 | $942 | $725 | $1,145 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $330 | $2,793 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $830 | $3,161 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,450 | $3,455 |
Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $2,280 | $3,069 |
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Largest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Essex area of Kansas City, MO is found at 97 @ North Oak and is listed at 966 square feet priced from $1,514. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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97 @ North Oak | 1 Bed Loft + $125 Attached Garage (fireplace op... | 966 Sq Ft | $1,514 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath + Den | 926 sq ft | 914 Sq Ft | $970 |
The Township | Washburn | 909 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
Parkside Apartments | Estes | 877 Sq Ft | $1,332 |
The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom FP | 870 Sq Ft | $859 |
Woodstone at Metro North Crossing | The Kirkwood -*Accessible | 841 Sq Ft | $1,340 |
Cordillera Ranch Apartments | A3 (Aldona) | 812 Sq Ft | $1,321 |
Stoneside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 800 Sq Ft | $725 |
Heights At Linden Square | The Overlook | 748 Sq Ft | $1,335 |
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Essex of Kansas City, MO is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model starting from $725 at Stoneside Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,269. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Stoneside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $725 |
The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom FP | $859 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | $915 |
The Woods at Windrose Creek | AFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN... | $929 |
The Township | Barclay | $1,040 |
Brighton Crossing Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,077 |
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | $1,155 |
97 @ North Oak | 1 Bed 1 Bath (fireplace optional) | $1,259 |
Brighton Creek | Locust | $1,263 |
Cordillera Ranch Apartments | A3 (Aldona) | $1,321 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Stoneside Apartments listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,269.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 966 square feet unit starting from $1,514 at 97 @ North Oak.
What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 690 sq ft.
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