2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA (50 Rentals)

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Arbor Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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University Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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Arbor View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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303 W Lowell Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Burr Oaks Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Burr Oaks Place

306 N Grove StGlenwood, IA 51534
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Brent Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brent Village

1409 Buck DrBellevue, NE 68005
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Belle Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Point

3705 Lexington AveBellevue, NE 68123
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EOS 75
2 Bedroom Apartments

EOS 75

11006 S 15th StBellevue, NE 68123

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Essex, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is found at Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street in the Clermont Court neighborhood and is 1,381 square feet priced from $2,253. Mansions at Tregaron in the Southern Oaks neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,373 square feet and currently listed start at $1,930. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Redwood Bellevue South 25th StreetWillowood1,381 Sq Ft$2,253
Mansions at TregaronCampbell w/ Garage1,373 Sq Ft$1,930
Valley View Estates2 Bedroom1,245 Sq Ft$1,465
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH1,160 Sq Ft$1,000
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF1,118 Sq Ft$1,405
Colonial Pointe at Fairview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Bridge1,105 Sq Ft$1,544
The Vue2 Bedroom - Fontenelle1,089 Sq Ft$1,309
Summit by BroadmoorKirkwood1,083 Sq Ft$1,725
Pavilion at Twin Creek2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom1,058 Sq Ft$1,676
Bellevue HillsB21,000 Sq Ft$1,182

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $640 at Parkway Village Apartments . The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed Model at Park Avenue Apartments starting at $695 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,395. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom$640
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed$695
Nottingham Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$712
Forest Cove Apartments2x1$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$825
Timbercrest2Bed 1Bath$1,000
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH$1,000
Sherwood Forest Apartments2 bd x 2 bth$1,025
Bellevue HillsB1$1,152
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A$1,185

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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 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,395.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,381 square feet unit starting from $2,253 at Redwood Bellevue South 25th Street.

What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 786 sq ft.

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