Cheap Apartments for Rent near Essex, CA from $550 (40 Rentals)

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Desert Bay Apartments
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$775 - $1,685

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Base Rent$775 - $1,685
Total Monthly Price$775 - $1,685
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Desert Bay Apartments

3665 S Needles HwyLaughlin, NV 89029
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Vintage at Laughlin
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$1,077 - $1,341

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Base Rent$1,077 - $1,341
Total Monthly Price$1,077 - $1,341
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vintage at Laughlin

2250 Cougar DrLaughlin, NV 89029
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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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7645 N Star Ave
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7645 N Star Ave

7645 N Star AveTwentynine Palms, CA 92277
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Somerset Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Village

3150 Harrison StKingman, AZ 86401
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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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Fairway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Apartments

55100-55220 Airlane DrYucca Valley, CA 92284
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Casa Serena Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Apartments

46595 Vargas RdIndio, CA 92201
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Cherokee Trail
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cherokee Trail

7239 Cherokee TrlYucca Valley, CA 92284
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El Jardin
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Jardin

84711 Avenue 51Coachella, CA 92236
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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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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. 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+1 x11BR,1BA$629
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$680
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$850
Adobe Highlands Luxury Apartments in BullheadPrivate Room Private Bath1BR,1BA$888
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Riverside2BR,1BA$929
Parker's Last ResortStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Somerset VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.81 price per square foot Plan C Model at The Villas at South Pointe in the in the Cottage Court neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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 C2BR,2.5BA$0.81
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Kingman Resort Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Canyon Walk Apartment HomesThe Sedona2BR,2BA$1.13
Quail Springs2+22BR,2BA$1.53
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Riverside2BR,1BA$1.20
2310 E Jagerson Ave1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Dumosa Senior Village (55+ Senior Community)1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.83
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $861.

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.

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