
Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, MA from $1,400 (44 Rentals)
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37 Osborne Hill Dr

90 Sutton St, Unit 5A

104 Portland St

67 Washington St

145 Munroe St

180 Andover St

217-219-219 Washington St

124 Central Ave

5 Union St
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257 Washington St

80 Sagamore St

5 Union St

183 Washington St

88 Beacon St, Unit 1

88 Beacon St

8 Cedar St

440 North Ave

2 Heritage Vale St, Unit 2A Upper

100 Main St

113 Broad St

4 Colonial Dr, Unit 6

8 Joyce St

8 Franklin St

145 Munroe St

8 Nahant Pl

150 Lewis St

26 Jasper St

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette St

23 Central Ave

16 Newhall St

23 Mason St

56 Johnson St

29 Ocean Ave

16 Balmoral St, Unit 320

80 Washington Park Dr, Unit 10

2 Mary Helen Way

12 River Dr

87 Oxford St

236 Low St

13 River Dr

645 W Lowell Ave

645 W Lowell Ave
Essex County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Essex County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,006 | $1,900 | $6,000 |
Essex County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,502 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,580 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,875 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
Essex County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,250 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
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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. 141 Amesbury St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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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Market Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
THE ESSEX | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
The Atherton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
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 27, 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 17 Hanson Rd Model at 17 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the East Saugus 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 |
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 |
18 Lamoille Ave, Unit 2 | 18 Lamoille Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
26 Briarwood Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
132 North St, Unit #2 | 132 North St | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
65 High St, Unit 2 | 65 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County
What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?
There are currently 1880 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $11,893. There are also 195 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $1,499 to $40,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex County?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex County ranges from $1,499 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,021.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Essex County?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Essex County range from $2,000 to $10,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.
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