Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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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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Arbor View Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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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 Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $654. Park Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$654
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of August 03, 2025 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 Three Bedroom 32A Model at Deerfield starting at $1,390 with a $1.11 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.
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$1.00
DeerfieldThree Bedroom 32A3BR,1.75BA$1.11
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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Almost all errands require a car

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31 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $654 at Nottingham Court 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 $695 at Park Avenue 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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