Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Essex Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
  • Utilities Included
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The Greens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens

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 $875. 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$875
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$940
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$949
Glenwood Gardens ApartmentsStudio- All utilities includedStudio,1BA$954
Mansfield Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$976

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,693. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Walnut Grove Townhomes* starting at $1,995 with a $1.25 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.
Foxridge Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.98
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Harbor Estates3 bedroom, 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$1.47
Windsor House Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Essex Park Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.45
Ridge View Apartment Homes1 Bdrm 1 Ba - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.81
Verona at Middle RiverSicily2BR,1BA$1.84
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.49
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1.65
Oak Grove by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86

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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

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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 Hartland Village Apartments listed at $875.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $949 at Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes.

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 $1,039 at Essex Park 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 Harbor Estates and starts from $1,361.

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