1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (50 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

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Lodge Apartments
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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 Bradlee Danvers in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 1,248 square feet priced from $3,043. Amara in the South Salem neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $3,810. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1H2L1,248 Sq Ft$3,043
Amara1B41,000 Sq Ft$3,810
Bell North ShoreA1B978 Sq Ft$3,425
14 NorthAster Gardens Loft (A1BL)948 Sq Ft$2,584
River Properties307 River Rock Residences900 Sq Ft$2,400
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br870 Sq Ft$2,250
Essex Apartment HomesProspect824 Sq Ft$2,545
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock A1E | 1 Bed | 1 Bath823 Sq Ft$3,066
The Landing at Vinnin SquareB808 Sq Ft$2,802
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire795 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the 1 bedroom Galley Model starting from $2,000 at Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Heights At Cape Ann starting at $2,050 in the West Gloucester neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,809. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Bayside Apartments1 bedroom Galley$2,000
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom$2,050
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe$2,170
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,200
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom$2,200
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,275
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,317
The Beverly Collection: CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,317
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)$2,351
Essex Apartment HomesCross$2,440

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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 Bayside Apartments listed at $2,000.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,809.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,248 square feet unit starting from $3,043 at Bradlee Danvers.

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