Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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Brookside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Summer Street

10-12 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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Essex, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood priced from $1,850. Millwood Apartments in the Parker River Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Millwood Apartments3-A82BR,1BA$2,000
Bayside Apartments1 bedroom Galley1BR,1BA$2,000
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.60 price per square foot B2D Model at Bell North Shore in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,456. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,156 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bell North ShoreB2D2BR,2BA$2.60
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.43
Vavel ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
Essex Apartment HomesSylvan2BR,2BA$2.42
Maple Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
River Properties314 River Rock2BR,1BA$2.79
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.76
Burnham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.83
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (870 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.64
Millwood Apartments3-A82BR,1BA$2.50

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Getting Around Essex, MA

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32 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Amara listed at $2,585.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $2,000 at Millwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 North and starts from $3,784.

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