1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA (38 Rentals)

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VISTA CREEK
1 Bedroom Apartments

VISTA CREEK

2220 Cougar DrLaughlin, NV 89029
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Somerset Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Village

3150 Harrison StKingman, AZ 86401
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Desert Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Palms

50600 Suncrest StCoachella, CA 92236
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Essex, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CA is found at Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood and is 917 square feet priced from $2,050. Mediterra Apartment Homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 912 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesSolano - Income Restricted917 Sq Ft$2,050
Mediterra Apartment HomesAlexandria912 Sq Ft$2,195
Willow Crest Townhome AparmtentsLoreto900 Sq Ft$1,860
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,729
Mira BellaVista818 Sq Ft$1,881
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,495
Arches at La QuintaMohave800 Sq Ft$1,700
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed750 Sq Ft$850
Tres Floresone bedroom720 Sq Ft$1,595
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadOne Bedroom + One Bath675 Sq Ft$998

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model starting from $557 at Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) in the Old Town Yucca Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 x1 Model at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ starting at $629 in the Vista Hacienda neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,659. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$557
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x1$629
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Nugget$834
Sunrise ApartmentsOasis$845
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed$850
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath$888
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom$915
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
Vintage at Laughlin1 Bedroom | Age 55+$1,063
Somerset VillageOne Bedroom$1,140

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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 Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) listed at $557.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,659.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 917 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment Homes.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 698 sq ft.

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