Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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Brookside Apartments
from $1,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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12 Summer Street
from $1,8502 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 Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island neighborhood priced from $1,795. Millwood Apartments in the Parker River Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayside ApartmentsLarge 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Millwood Apartments2-C62BR,1BA$2,100
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd Open Concept Layout1BR,1BA$2,250
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA and Nearby

As of January 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.13 price per square foot Large 2 bed 2 barh Model at North River Luxury Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,900. 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 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.
North River Luxury ApartmentsLarge 2 bed 2 barh2BR,2BA$2.13
Vavel ApartmentsA32BR,2BA$2.77
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.42
Enterprise Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.32
20 Locust StConcept 32BR,2BA$2.32
240 Conant2 Bed T032BR,2BA$2.53
14 NorthBalsam Meadows (B2B)2BR,2BA$2.51
Bell North ShoreA1C1BR,1BA$2.46
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1A51BR,1BA$2.71
Millwood Apartments2-B82BR,1BA$2.63

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32 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,795 at Bayside Apartments.

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 $1,950 at Bayside Apartments.

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