1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA (35 Rentals)

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$1,660 - $1,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 30

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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Somerset Village
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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. Willow Crest Townhome Aparmtents in the Dos Palmas neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,860. 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
Willow Crest Townhome AparmtentsLoreto900 Sq Ft$1,860
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertHawk886 Sq Ft$1,699
Mediterra Apartment HomesAugusta834 Sq Ft$1,965
Mira BellaRancho809 Sq Ft$1,800
Millennium ApartmentsAcacia809 Sq Ft$2,300
SaddlebackOne Bedroom760 Sq Ft$1,720
Royal PalmsAruba750 Sq Ft$1,695
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed750 Sq Ft$850
Watercrest at the Polo Fields1 Bed 1 Bath Up Deluxe745 Sq Ft$1,670

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CA is the The Nugget Model starting from $799 at The Vistas Apartment Homes in the Cottage Court neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom | Age 55+ Model at Vintage at Laughlin starting at $844 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,609. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Nugget$799
Vintage at Laughlin1 Bedroom | Age 55+$844
Sunrise ApartmentsOasis$845
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed$850
VISTA CREEKColorado$850
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath$888
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom$950
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom$1,060
Somerset VillageOne Bedroom$1,140
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 The Vistas Apartment Homes listed at $799.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,609.

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 683 sq ft.

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