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Arbor Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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303 W Lowell Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Belle Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Point

3705 Lexington AveBellevue, NE 68123
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EOS 75
1 Bedroom Apartments

EOS 75

11006 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123
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Brent Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Village

1409 Buck DrBellevue, NE 68005
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Essex, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is found at Mansions at Tregaron in the Two Springs neighborhood and is 1,056 square feet priced from $1,625. Valley View Estates has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,270. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mansions at TregaronMaria w/ Garage1,056 Sq Ft$1,625
Valley View Estates1 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$1,270
Deer ParkAntler801 Sq Ft$999
Pavilion at Twin Creek1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom788 Sq Ft$1,271
Tregaron OaksBrentwood788 Sq Ft$1,045
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath750 Sq Ft$800
Brent VillageA1745 Sq Ft$936
The Vue1 Bedroom - Haworth738 Sq Ft$1,372
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Updated720 Sq Ft$955
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $654 at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom unit Model at 1010 N 16th St starting at $725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,209. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$654
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$750
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath$800
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing1 Bedroom$923
Brent VillageA1$936
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Updated$955
Britain Towne1 Bedroom$970
South Ridge ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home$999
Bellevue HillsA1$1,072

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Getting Around Essex, IA

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11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,209.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,056 square feet unit starting from $1,625 at Mansions at Tregaron.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 650 sq ft.

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