69 N Common St
LynnMA01902
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $600 (72 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 10Lonvale Gardens
2 Lonvale LnAmesbury, MA 01913
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47 Oak Ter, Unit 47 Oak Unit 1 R1
47 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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48 Oak Ter, Unit 48 Oak 2nd Floor Unit R1
48 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPresidential Gardens
1 Evergreen DrHaverhill, MA 01835
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 11Hamilton Park
10 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
6-8 Park St
HaverhillMA01830
11 Hodges Ct
SalemMA01970
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now375-379 Haverhill St
375-379 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01840
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$1,425 - $1,900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityChurchill Court
120 Klondike AveHaverhill, MA 01832
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026Washington Place
11 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
38 Sargents Ct
LynnMA01905
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123 Central St, Unit 6
123 Central StGeorgetown, MA 01833
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Westgate Arms
16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
585 Essex St
LynnMA01901
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Pine Brook Place Apartments
54 Brook StHaverhill, MA 01832
64 Market St
LynnMA01901
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22 Marblehead St, Unit 2
22 Marblehead StNorth Andover, MA 01845
16 Surfside Rd
LynnMA01902
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48 School St
SalemMA01970
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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59 Washington St, Unit 1
59 Washington StHaverhill, MA 01832
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEllis Factory Lofts
24 Essex StHaverhill, MA 01832
95 Summer St
HaverhillMA01830
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HaverhillMA01830
77 W Green St
LynnMA01902
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93 Bellevue Ave
HaverhillMA01832
2 North St
HaverhillMA01830
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayView Apartments
135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
77 Green St
LynnMA01902
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8226Common - New Luxury Apartments
226 Common StLawrence, MA 01840
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84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
1 Cedar St
AmesburyMA01913
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124 Green St
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2 Kingsley Terrace
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Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn)
41 Light StLynn, MA 01905
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Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
40 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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Essex County, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Essex County Studio Apartments | $2,013 | $850 | $3,000 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,200 | $3,995 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $1,600 | $4,900 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,318 | $2,025 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,403 | $2,700 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) in the Central neighborhood priced from $950. River Drive Apartments in the Central Peabody neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| River Drive Apartments | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.24 price per square foot 15 Garfield Ave Model at 15 Garfield Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 124 Chestnut St Model at 124 Chestnut St, Unit 002R starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 15 Garfield Ave, Unit 1 | 15 Garfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 124 Chestnut St, Unit 002R | 124 Chestnut St | 5BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 102 Hillside Rd, Unit B | 102 Hillside Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 117 Swan St, Unit 2 | 117 Swan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 23 Prince Street Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 15 Atlantic Ave, Unit 1stFloor | 15 Atlantic Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 47 Juniper St, Unit 3 | 47 Juniper St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 37 Endicott St, Unit 3 | 37 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Essex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Essex County is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $3,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Essex County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in Essex County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Essex County?
Cheap apartments in Essex County have an average cost of $133 which is $3,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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