1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA (37 Rentals)

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Smoketree
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$1,750 - $2,000
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Smoketree

81875 Avenue 48Indio, CA 92201
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VISTA CREEK
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VISTA CREEK

2220 Cougar DrLaughlin, NV 89029
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Sunrise Apartments
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Sunrise Apartments

320 Lee AveBullhead City, AZ 86429
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Somerset Village
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Somerset Village

3150 Harrison StKingman, AZ 86401
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Cherokee Trail
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Cherokee Trail

7239 Cherokee TrlYucca Valley, CA 92284
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Desert Palms
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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 890 square feet priced from $2,035. Desert Fountains at Palm Desert has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 886 square feet and currently listed start at $1,729. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vineyards at Palm Desert Apartment HomesRuche890 Sq Ft$2,035
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,729
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta834 Sq Ft$1,995
Mira BellaVista818 Sq Ft$1,945
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,350
Arches at La QuintaMohave800 Sq Ft$2,025
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed750 Sq Ft$850
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Down745 Sq Ft$1,650
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz730 Sq Ft$1,698
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadOne Bedroom + One Bath695 Sq Ft$998

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 11, 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 $1,708. 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
VISTA CREEKColorado$680
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed$850
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath$888
Canyon Walk Apartment HomesThe Sage$900
Somerset VillageOne Bedroom$949
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
Vintage at Laughlin1 Bedroom | Age 55+$1,077
Halter Sunset Village1 Bed, 1 bath$1,160

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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 $1,708.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 890 square feet unit starting from $2,035 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 712 sq ft.

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