
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $600 (78 Rentals)
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40R Highland Ave

Salem Heights

Hamilton Park

Churchill Court

Washington Place

Elm Crest Estates

Pine Brook Place Apartments

THE ESSEX

Market Street Apartments

64 Market St

Mill Falls

The Atherton

108 Blaisdell St

585 Essex St

9 Cox Ct

Princeton at Mount Vernon

5 Lasalle Ave

Pacific Mill Lofts

Salem Highlands

45-47 Friend St

Legacy Park Apartments

Terrace Gardens

20 Post Office Ave

10 Post Office Ave, Unit 1

35 Balmoral St

5 Pleasant St

31 Western Ave

189 Andover St, Unit andover street

Caldwell

JM Lofts

The Vault

92 Everett St

68 County St

180 Lewis St

7 Depot Square

124 Central Ave

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
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 | $1,939 | $1,050 | $3,132 |
Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $1,255 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $2,100 | $8,557 |
Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $3,000 | $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 | $1,550 |
BayView Apartments | 66 Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
The Atherton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
105-107 Washington Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Rd- Small1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of March 24, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX starting at $2,225 with a $0.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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82 Chestnut St, Unit #3 | 82 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
THE ESSEX | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
85 Timson St, Unit #1 | 85 Timson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
16 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 | 16 Hanson Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.22 |
18 Lamoille Ave, Unit 2 | 18 Lamoille Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
35 Pacific St, Unit #2 | 35 Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
34 Locust St, Unit #2 | 34 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
65 High St, Unit 2 | 65 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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 $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex County Apartment is $1,550 at 141 Amesbury 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 $1,950 at 24 Webster Street LLC.
What is the most affordable Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Essex County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 215 Canal St and starts from $2,900.
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