1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (41 Rentals)

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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929

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14 New Derby
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14 New Derby

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Lodge Apartments

384 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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Essex, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at Amara in the South Salem neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $3,810. Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Amara1B41,000 Sq Ft$3,810
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11-15 Marke tSt950 Sq Ft$2,200
14 NorthArbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H)890 Sq Ft$2,513
The Landing at Vinnin SquareD870 Sq Ft$3,406
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (870 sq ft)870 Sq Ft$2,350
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1B2755 Sq Ft$2,415
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom754 Sq Ft$2,200
The Beverly CollectionBlock A1G | 1 Bed | 1 Bath705 Sq Ft$2,850
CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$2,605
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom660 Sq Ft$2,360

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the 11 Topsfield Rd Model starting from $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard Model at Princeton Crossing starting at $2,125 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,768. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd$1,850
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard$2,125
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom$2,200
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom$2,285
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,300
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,355
14 NorthAviary Gardens (A1A)$2,394
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1B2$2,415
CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,605

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Shops and Lofts at Market Street listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,768.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $3,810 at Amara.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 689 sq ft.

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