Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Essex Village
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Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
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1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Essex, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MD is a Studio unit found at Hartland Village Apartments in the Hopewell Point neighborhood priced from $915. The Greens Apartments and Townhomes in the Hopewell Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hartland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$940
Mansfield Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$976
Cherry TreeStudioStudio,1BA$994
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.43 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms 3 Bath Model at The Pointe at Manorgreen Townhomes in the in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood starting from $2,807. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes starting at $1,574 with a $0.91 price per square foot . 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.
The Pointe at Manorgreen Townhomes4 Bedrooms 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.43
Foxridge Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.91
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Kingston Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.40
Windsor House Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Harbor Estates2 bedroom, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Rosedale Gardens & Franklin Square Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | Classic (FS)2BR,1BA$1.73
Hyde Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.64
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63

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Getting Around Essex, MD

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Hartland Village Apartments listed at $915.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $938 at Hartland Village 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 $1,115 at Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosedale Gardens & Franklin Square Apartments and starts from $1,525.

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