Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (24 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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Arbor View Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor View Apartments

1116 S 2nd StNebraska City, NE 68410
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University Point
1 to 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 Forest Cove Apartments priced from $625. Parkway Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$625
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$640
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of September 20, 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 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF Model at The Brink at Ridgeview starting at $1,405 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Papillion La Vista 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.
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF2BR,2BA$1.26
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 $625 at Forest Cove 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 $640 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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