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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 Studio unit found at Parker's Last Resort priced from $750. The Vistas Apartment Homes in the Cottage Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker's Last ResortStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$750
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Nugget1BR,1BA$889
Marble Canyon Manor ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at South PointePlan C2BR,2.5BA$0.99
Desert PalmsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.71
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Canyon Walk Apartment HomesThe Sedona2BR,2BA$1.13
Quail Springs Village Apartments2+22BR,2BA$1.28
82145 Valencia AveTwo Bedroom 9002BR,1BA$1.78
7645 N Star Ave1x12BR,1BA$1.64
Desert Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
VISTA CREEKColorado1BR,1BA$1.66
The Vistas Apartment HomesThe Nugget1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Essex, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,305. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from $850 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,917.

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