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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $940 | $720 | $1,095 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $850 | $2,533 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $900 | $5,006 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,450 | $3,769 |
| Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $2,969 | $3,059 |
There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Apply & move in during March and get April rent FREE Apply within 24 hours and get $500 off April Rent Apply within 24 hours + move in March and get April rent FREE + $500 off MayExpires 03-06-2026
Move in by 3/13 get $500 off first month!Expires 03-06-2026
Get application fee and LIF waived on all vacant units. Plus $500 off move-in costs for 1 bedroom units! Contact us for more details.Expires 03-07-2026
$1,000 OFF When You Make Arden Homes at Staley Home! ; Settle into the comfort of townhome living at Arden Homes at Staley and feel right at home from day one. For a limited time, enjoy $1,000 off your first full month of rent when you move in by March 20, 2026 and sign a 12 to 18 month lease. More space, more comfort, and a place that truly feels like home. $1,000 OFF When You Make Arden Homes at Staley Home ; Settle into the comfort of townhome living at Arden Homes at Staley and feel right at home from day one. For a limited time, enjoy $1,000 off your first full month of rent when you move in by March 20, 2026 and sign a 12 to 18 month lease. More space, more comfort, and a place that truly feels like home.Expires 03-07-2026
*Look & Lease Special: Limited Time Only! *1 Month Rent Free for our Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartments with a 12 month lease *Contact the office to confirm rates, terms, and conditions. Lease must be signed before promotion ends in order for special to be valid. Terms and conditions apply. *Average rent over the term of the lease is advertised and calculated based on Market Rent minus 1 Month Free Move In Special distributed over a 12 month lease agreement.Expires 03-31-2026
Move-in by 3/31/26 and receive a one-time $500 rent credit on select apartments at Brighton Crossing Apartments!Expires 03-31-2026
**1/2 off application fee when you look / lease within 24 hours + FREE off-street parking!**Expires 04-30-2026
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Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Essex, MO. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
**1/2 off application fee when you look / lease within 24 hours + FREE off-street parking!**Expires 04-30-2026
*Look & Lease Special: Limited Time Only! *1 Month Rent Free for our Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartments with a 12 month lease *Contact the office to confirm rates, terms, and conditions. Lease must be signed before promotion ends in order for special to be valid. Terms and conditions apply. *Average rent over the term of the lease is advertised and calculated based on Market Rent minus 1 Month Free Move In Special distributed over a 12 month lease agreement.Expires 03-31-2026
Contact us for more details!Expires 04-30-2026
Move-in by 3/31/26 and receive a one-time $500 rent credit on select apartments at Brighton Crossing Apartments!Expires 03-31-2026
Apply & move in during March and get April rent FREE Apply within 24 hours and get $500 off April Rent Apply within 24 hours + move in March and get April rent FREE + $500 off MayExpires 03-06-2026
Move in by 3/13 get $500 off first month!Expires 03-06-2026
Get application fee and LIF waived on all vacant units. Plus $500 off move-in costs for 1 bedroom units! Contact us for more details.Expires 03-07-2026
$1,000 OFF When You Make Arden Homes at Staley Home! ; Settle into the comfort of townhome living at Arden Homes at Staley and feel right at home from day one. For a limited time, enjoy $1,000 off your first full month of rent when you move in by March 20, 2026 and sign a 12 to 18 month lease. More space, more comfort, and a place that truly feels like home. $1,000 OFF When You Make Arden Homes at Staley Home ; Settle into the comfort of townhome living at Arden Homes at Staley and feel right at home from day one. For a limited time, enjoy $1,000 off your first full month of rent when you move in by March 20, 2026 and sign a 12 to 18 month lease. More space, more comfort, and a place that truly feels like home.Expires 03-07-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Essex is at Northland Studios listed at $720.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Essex is $1,665.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 2,050 square feet unit starting from $2,539 at Arden Homes at Staley.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Essex is currently at 717 sq ft.
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