Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)
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Salem Heights

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Terrace Gardens

Shops and Lofts at Market Street

Grove Street Landing

Millwood Apartments

Hawthorne Commons

Terrace Estates Apartments

Princeton Crossing
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Essex, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $2,265 | $1,700 | $3,070 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,350 | $5,881 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,500 | $9,588 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,803 | $2,550 | $9,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Millwood Apartments | 3-A8 | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Bayside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Hannah Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA and Nearby
As of March 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.41 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,131. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the A3 Model at Vavel Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Vavel Apartments | A3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Essex Apartment Homes | Sylvan | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Bell North Shore | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Maple Square Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Hawthorne Commons | The Harbor | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
River Properties | 314 River Rock | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Station 101 | 2 Bed A | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Bayside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Millwood Apartments | 3-A8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Getting Around Essex, MA
Walk Score®
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
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 $3,919.
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