
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (26 Rentals)


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Essex, Kansas City, MO 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 | $917 | $725 | $1,055 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $345 | $2,826 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $830 | $3,485 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,450 | $5,391 |
Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $2,095 | $3,500 |
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Largest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Essex area of Kansas City, MO is found at Tanglewood Apartments and is listed at 914 square feet priced from $970. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath + Den | 926 sq ft | 914 Sq Ft | $970 |
The Township | Washburn | 909 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
Parkside Apartments | Estes | 877 Sq Ft | $1,292 |
The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 870 Sq Ft | $859 |
Woodstone at Metro North Crossing | The Kirkwood -*Accessible | 841 Sq Ft | $1,239 |
Barrewoods Apartments | Visio "D" | 840 Sq Ft | $1,240 |
Cordillera Ranch Apartments | A3 (Aldona) | 812 Sq Ft | $1,372 |
Brighton Creek | Finley | 780 Sq Ft | $1,228 |
Steeplechase Apartments | Arundel | 774 Sq Ft | $1,293 |
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Essex of Kansas City, MO is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom FP Model starting from $859 at The Bluffs. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,289. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom FP | $859 |
Royal Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $899 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | $915 |
The Woods at Windrose Creek | AFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN... | $929 |
Brighton Crossing Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,077 |
The Township | Donnelly Den | $1,085 |
Brighton Creek | Locust | $1,105 |
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | $1,155 |
Woodstone at Metro North Crossing | The Kirkwood -*Accessible | $1,239 |
Barrewoods Apartments | Visio "D" | $1,240 |
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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 The Bluffs listed at $859.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,289.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 914 square feet unit starting from $970 at Tanglewood Apartments.
What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 794 sq ft.
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