
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA (33 Rentals)


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Deerfield

Bellevue Hills

Chateau Bellevue

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

804 N 6th St
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202 Grove St

2404 N 8th St

137 Nicholas St

136 Huron Cir

2501 S Wayne St

711 5th Ave

12910 S 36th St

13709 S 44th St

2605 Arrowhead Ln

2716 Joann Ave

2611 Yorktown St
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302 Park Ave

3306 Briar Oak St
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Essex, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $775 | $1,320 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $575 | $1,850 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $640 | $1,975 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,329 | $2,146 |
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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is found at Bellevue Hills in the Clermont Court neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $1,477. Brent Village has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,470. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Bellevue Hills | C1U | 1,125 Sq Ft | $1,477 |
Brent Village | C1 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,470 |
Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs | Three Bedroom | 1,085 Sq Ft | $1,479 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 3x1 | 1,025 Sq Ft | $800 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, IA is the 3x1 Model starting from $800 at Forest Cove Apartments . The second most affordable Essex 3 Bedroom is the C1 Model at Brent Village starting at $1,470 in the Clermont Court neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,656. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Forest Cove Apartments | 3x1 | $800 |
Brent Village | C1 | $1,470 |
Bellevue Hills | C1 | $1,477 |
Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs | Three Bedroom | $1,479 |
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Getting Around Essex, IA
Walk Score®
11 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Essex Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,656.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $1,477 at Bellevue Hills.
What is the average size for Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,542 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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