
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, IA from $500 (24 Rentals)
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Essex, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $775 | $1,320 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $575 | $1,850 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $640 | $1,975 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,329 | $2,146 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
The Brink at Ridgeview | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1118 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Sunset Hills Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Woodland Park - Griswold | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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 $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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