
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $600 (84 Rentals)
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40R Highland Ave

Salem Heights

Hamilton Park

Churchill Court

Elm Crest Estates

Pine Brook Place Apartments

Market Street Apartments

64 Market St

Mill Falls

THE ESSEX

The Atherton

262 Main St

9 Cox Ct

5 Lasalle Ave

Princeton at Mount Vernon

43 Federal St

Pacific Mill Lofts

585 Essex St

45-47 Friend St

Salem Highlands

145 Munroe St

Ellis Factory Lofts

Legacy Park Apartments

5 Pleasant St

35 Balmoral St

145 Munroe St

31 Western Ave

189 Andover St, Unit andover street

Essex St. Lofts

Caldwell

JM Lofts

Terrace Gardens

124 Central Ave

3 Naples Ave

92 Everett St

22 Atlantic St

9 Red Spring Rd
Essex County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Essex County Studio Apartments | $1,964 | $1,050 | $2,882 |
Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $1,255 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $1,430 | $9,825 |
Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $2,000 | $9,435 |
Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,671 | $3,200 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 141 Amesbury St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $1,550. Market Street Apartments in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Market Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
THE ESSEX | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
The Atherton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,580 |
21 Horne St | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
BayView Apartments | 66 Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
30 Howard St | 7H Falmouth | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
7 Falmouth St | 7H | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.24 price per square foot 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6 Lemon St, Unit 2 | 6 Lemon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
85 Timson St, Unit #1 | 85 Timson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
82 Chestnut St, Unit #3 | 82 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
17 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 | 17 Hanson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
12 Hanson Rd, Unit #2 | 12 Hanson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
21 Essex St, Unit #6 | 21 Essex St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
23 Essex St, Unit #4 | 23 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.15 |
16 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 | 16 Hanson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
1008 Paradise Rd, Unit PHP | 1008 Paradise Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.28 |
65 High St, Unit 2 | 65 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Essex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Essex County is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is 141 Amesbury St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Essex County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Essex County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Essex County?
Cheap apartments in Essex County have an average cost of $199 which is $4,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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