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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 $850. 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$850
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$940
Glenwood Gardens ApartmentsStudio- All utilities includedStudio,1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,552. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Walnut Grove Townhomes* starting at $1,960 with a $1.23 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$0.90
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Harbor Estates3 bedroom, 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$1.47
Windsor House Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
River Point Senior ApartmentsChesapeake2BR,2BA$1.60
Ridge View Apartment Homes1 Bdrm 1 Ba - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.82
Verona at Middle RiverSicily2BR,1BA$1.84
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.44
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1.72
Hyde Park ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,291. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex ranging from $1,200 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex ranges from $1,200 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,414.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Essex?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Essex range from $1,361 to $3,101, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,624 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,781.

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