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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601

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Arbor Village
1 to 3 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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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. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$540
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$615
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$673
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Chateau Bellevue1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$895
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$895
Brent VillageA11BR,1BA$902

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 BDR 2 BTH Model at Fontainebleau in the in the Clermont Court neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 Beds 2 Baths Model at Highclere Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 price per square foot . 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.
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.18
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Chateau Bellevue1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Arbor View Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$0.99
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 Cheap Essex Apartments

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 $899.

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