1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Essex, MO (14 Rentals)

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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MO is found at The District at Cape and is 758 square feet priced from $849. Carriage House Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $865. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The District at CapeElmwood758 Sq Ft$849
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Home with Study750 Sq Ft$865
Grove Apartments1 Bedroom737 Sq Ft$825
Prairie Grove Affordable Senior ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath580 Sq FtCall for Rates
Hawks LandingOne Bedroom550 Sq Ft$930

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MO is the Classic Model starting from $670 at Silverwood . The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Royal Ridge-1-1-546 Model at Royal Ridge starting at $750 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $885. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
SilverwoodClassic$670
Royal RidgeRoyal Ridge-1-1-546$750
Grove Apartments1 Bedroom$825
Carriage House ApartmentsTop Floor "Vaulted" 1 Bed 1 Bath$840
The District at CapeElmwood$849

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Silverwood listed at $670.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $885.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 758 square feet unit starting from $849 at The District at Cape.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 700 sq ft.

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