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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 | $1,050 | $775 | $1,320 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $575 | $2,180 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $640 | $2,115 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,250 | $3,316 |
Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed - Upcoming Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Deerfield | Three Bedroom 32A | 3BR,1.75BA | $1.11 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Sunset Hills Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Walk Score®
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
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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