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LynnMA01901
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580 BroadwayLawrence, MA 01841
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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, MA is a Studio unit found at Market Street Apartments in the Central neighborhood priced from $1,495. BayView Apartments in the East Lynn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
BayView Apartments66 Studio ClassicStudio,1BA$1,500
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
The AthertonStudioStudio,1BA$1,635
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.20 price per square foot 82 Chestnut St Model at 82 Chestnut St, Unit #3 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX starting at $1,595 with a $0.16 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
82 Chestnut St, Unit #382 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$0.20
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.16
17 Hanson Rd, Unit #117 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
12 Hanson Rd, Unit #212 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
21 Essex St, Unit #621 Essex St3BR,1BA$0.27
16 Hanson Rd, Unit #116 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
6 Lemon St, Unit 26 Lemon St2BR,1BA$0.25
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
35 Pacific St, Unit #235 Pacific St2BR,1BA$1.73
26 Briarwood RdThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex County is at Market Street Apartments listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment is $1,600 at 30 Howard St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex County is starting from $2,200 at Legacy Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 26 Briarwood Rd and starts from $2,300.

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