
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)
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454 Riverfront Dr

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3641 Wendell Ave

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Essex, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $1,426 | $890 | $2,160 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $844 | $2,805 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $979 | $2,950 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $989 | $4,305 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at VISTA CREEK in the Cottage Court neighborhood priced from $799. Marble Canyon Manor Apartments in the Riviera neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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VISTA CREEK | Mojave | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Marble Canyon Manor Apartments | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Sunset Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Vistas Apartment Homes | The Nugget | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
Sunrise Apartments | Sahara | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Parker's Last Resort | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Desert Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,065 |
Cherokee Trail | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Somerset Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA and Nearby
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.99 price per square foot Plan C Model at The Villas at South Pointe in the in the Cottage Court neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Desert Palms starting at $1,985 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Aventine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Villas at South Pointe | Plan C | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
Desert Palms | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Kingman Resort Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Desert Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Quail Springs Village Apartments | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Fairway Apartments | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
7645 N Star Ave | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
VISTA CREEK | Colorado | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Vistas Apartment Homes | The Nugget | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 Marble Canyon Manor Apartments listed at $890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $850 at VISTA CREEK.
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 $799 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 The Vistas Apartment Homes and starts from $989.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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