Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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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 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$675
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
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$800
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA and Nearby

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Valley View Estates in the starting from $1,369. 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 Clermont Court 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.
Valley View Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
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
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.90
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 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 $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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