1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (44 Rentals)

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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929

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8 Enon St

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14 New Derby
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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 Amara in the South Salem neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $3,810. 14 North in the South Peabody neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 948 square feet and currently listed start at $2,899. 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
14 NorthAster Gardens Loft (A1BL)948 Sq Ft$2,899
Folly Hill Meadows870 Sq Ft$2,300
The Landing at Vinnin SquareD870 Sq Ft$3,429
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1D2851 Sq Ft$2,926
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut767 Sq Ft$2,368
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom754 Sq Ft$2,200
The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131Flats at 131 A1B | 1 Bed | 1 Bath735 Sq Ft$2,835
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock A1G | 1 Bed | 1 Bath705 Sq Ft$2,850
The Beverly Collection: CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$2,590

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 26, 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 1 bedroom Galley Model at Bayside Apartments starting at $2,000 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,799. 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
Bayside Apartments1 bedroom Galley$2,000
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom$2,050
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard$2,115
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom$2,200
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,225
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)$2,279
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut$2,368
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,590
The Beverly Collection: CanvasLink A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,590

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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 $2,799.

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 1,000 sq ft.

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