1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Essex, IA (50 Rentals)

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Valley View Estates
$1,185 - $1,210
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Valley View Estates

720 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Arbor Village
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Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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Arbor View Apartments
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Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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Chateau Bellevue
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Chateau Bellevue

401 Chateau DrBellevue, NE 68005
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Brent Village
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Brent Village

1409 Buck DrBellevue, NE 68005
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Belle Point
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Belle Point

3705 Lexington AveBellevue, NE 68123
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303 W Lowell Ave
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303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Lumen Heights
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Lumen Heights

2882 Comstock PlzBellevue, NE 68123
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Britain Towne
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Britain Towne

2103 Fraser CtBellevue, 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 Bellevue neighborhood and is 1,056 square feet priced from $1,670. Valley View Estates in the Council Bluffs neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,185. 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$1,670
Valley View Estates1BR950 Sq Ft$1,185
Summit by BroadmoorWhistler806 Sq Ft$1,255
Deer ParkAntler801 Sq Ft$1,035
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large800 Sq Ft$950
Cornhusker Creek1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$895
EOS 75Aurora | "B"747 Sq Ft$1,360
Colonial Pointe at Fairview ApartmentsOne Bedroom732 Sq Ft$1,229
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath700 Sq Ft$799
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath385 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $675 at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Cass County neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Timber Creek Apartments starting at $695 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,118. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$675
Timber Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$695
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom$695
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$750
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath$799
Cornhusker Creek1BR/1.0BA$895
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small$910
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing1 Bedroom$923
Deer ParkAntler$1,035
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Breakfast Bar - Updated$1,045

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Nottingham Court Apartments listed at $675.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,118.

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 $1,670 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 544 sq ft.

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