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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Essex, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, ON is a Studio unit found at EDINGER APARTMENTS in the Emmons Orchard neighborhood priced from C$700. Indian Village Apartments in the Dix-Ford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger StudioStudio,1BAC$700
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BAC$800
Woodhaven Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$805
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BAC$850
Kings Forest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, ON and Nearby

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the C$0.84 price per square foot The Summit Model at Bristol Hills Apartments in the in the Pinehurst neighborhood starting from C$945. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Kings Forest Apartments starting at C$990 with a C$0.94 price per square foot in the Fort 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.
Bristol Hills ApartmentsThe Summit2BR,1BAC$0.84
Kings Forest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BAC$0.94
Woodside Village2 Bedroom Middle Floor2BR,1BAC$1.21
Marianne Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.10
Poet Place ApartmentsWalt2BR,1BAC$1.28
Preston Pointe at BrownstownOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.15
Huron River Rockwood ApartmentsUpgraded 2 Bed, 1 Bath Unit2BR,1BAC$1.16
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.13
Woodhaven Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.15
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?

There are currently 3 Apartments for Rent in Essex, ON with pricing that ranges from C$1,799 to C$1,959. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from C$450 to C$4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from C$450 to C$4,000 with an average monthly rent of C$1,918.

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.