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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
Corporate Housing

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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
  • Utilities Included

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Chateau Bellevue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Bellevue

401 Chateau DrBellevue, NE 68005
Corporate Housing
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Arbor View Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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Britain Towne
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Britain Towne

2103 Fraser CtBellevue, NE 68005
Corporate Housing
property at 940 27th St

$895

3 Bedroom Rentals

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940 27th St

ClarindaIA51632

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Essex, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$540
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 BDR 2 BTH Model at Fontainebleau starting at $1,000 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$1.00
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$0.99
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing listed at $871.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $690 at Parkway Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.

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