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Arbor Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

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

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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Belle Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Point

3705 Lexington AveBellevue, NE 68123

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Brent Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Village

1409 Buck DrBellevue, NE 68005
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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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EOS 75
1 Bedroom Apartments

EOS 75

11006 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123
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University Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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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 Southern Oaks 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
Colonial Pointe at Fairview ApartmentsOne Bedroom859 Sq Ft$1,336
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth-large800 Sq Ft$950
Fontenelle Hills1 Bedroom A Premium Newly Built!766 Sq Ft$1,214
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath750 Sq Ft$800
Brent VillageA1745 Sq Ft$936
Bellevue HillsA2740 Sq Ft$955
The Vue1 Bedroom - Haworth738 Sq Ft$1,012
Pinehill Park1 Bed/1Bath - Updated720 Sq Ft$990

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 1x1 Small Model starting from $625 at Forest Cove Apartments . The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Nottingham Court Apartments starting at $655 in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,144. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small$625
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$655
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$750
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath$800
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR$800
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small$910
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing1 Bedroom$923
Brent VillageA1$936
Bellevue HillsA2$954

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Getting Around Essex, IA

Walk Score®

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 $1,144.

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 655 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.