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VISTA CREEK
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

VISTA CREEK

2220 Cougar DrLaughlin, NV 89029
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Sunrise Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

320 Lee AveBullhead City, AZ 86429
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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7645 N Star Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7645 N Star Ave

7645 N Star AveTwentynine Palms, CA 92277
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Orchard Villas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Villas

84500 Avenue 52Coachella, CA 92236
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Silver Cliffs Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Cliffs Apartments

1570 Paseo GrandeBullhead City, AZ 86442
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Somerset Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Village

3150 Harrison StKingman, AZ 86401
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Kingman Resort Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Resort Homes

1750 E Jagerson AveKingman, AZ 86409
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Cherokee Trail
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Trail

7239 Cherokee TrlYucca Valley, CA 92284
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Agua Caliente Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agua Caliente Apartments

66785 8th StDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Vintage Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Palms

82435 Requa AveIndio, CA 92201
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Essex, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community) in the Old Town Yucca Valley neighborhood priced from $557. Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $588. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$557
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+StudiosStudio,1BA$588
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$680
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath1BR,1BA$888
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Riverside2BR,1BA$939
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Parker's Last ResortStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Vintage at Laughlin1 Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA and Nearby

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.92 price per square foot Plan A Model at The Villas at South Pointe in the in the Cottage Court neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at South PointePlan A2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Quail Springs2+22BR,2BA$1.53
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Riverside2BR,1BA$1.22
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.83
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$1.06
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$1.29

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ listed at $588.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $557 at Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community).

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 $814 at VISTA CREEK.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at VISTA CREEK and starts from $937.

Expert Rental Resources

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