69 N Common St
LynnMA01902
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $600 (73 Rentals)
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120 Springfield St, Unit 3
120 Springfield StLawrence, MA 01843
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$1,100 - $1,875
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLonvale Gardens
2 Lonvale LnAmesbury, MA 01913
7 South St
RockportMA01966
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$1,331
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPresidential Gardens
1 Evergreen DrHaverhill, MA 01835
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$1,400 - $2,241
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Park
10 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
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$1,400Studio Apartments Available Apr 1
35 Heartbreak Rd
35 Heartbreak RdIpswich, MA 01938
29 Commercial St
LynnMA01905
166 Winter St
HaverhillMA01830
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$1,450 - $1,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,475 - $1,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityChurchill Court
120 Klondike AveHaverhill, MA 01832
64 Market St
LynnMA01901
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$1,500
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8B Springfield Ct, Unit 8 B
8B Springfield CtRockport, MA 01966
124 Green St
LynnMA01902
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34 Fountain St
34 Fountain StHaverhill, MA 01830
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$1,515 - $2,590
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEllis Factory Lofts
24 Essex StHaverhill, MA 01832
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$1,560 - $2,238Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westgate Arms
16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
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$1,595 - $2,205
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Pine Brook Place Apartments
54 Brook StHaverhill, MA 01832
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$1,595 - $1,895
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayView Apartments
135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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18 Inglewood Ter, Unit 18
18 Inglewood TerMethuen, MA 01844
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236 Western Ave
EssexMA01929
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$1,610 - $2,070
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,625Studio Apartments Available Now
38 Estes St
38 Estes StLynn, MA 01902
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95 Summer St
95 Summer StHaverhill, MA 01830
95 Summer St
HaverhillMA01830
77 Green St
LynnMA01902
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$1,650 - $1,875
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59 Washington St
59 Washington StHaverhill, MA 01832
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1073 Main St
1073 Main StHaverhill, MA 01830
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77 Green St
77 Green StLynn, MA 01902
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$1,650 - $2,250
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20Princeton at Mount Vernon
479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
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$1,672 - $2,720
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1 Powder House Ln
1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
61 Vine St
LynnMA01905
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$1,6752 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 15
5 Cogswell Ave
5 Cogswell AveHaverhill, MA 01835
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$1,695
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10 Post Office Ave, Unit 1
10 Post Office AveAndover, MA 01810
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38 Central St, Unit 1
38 Central StIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,700Studio Apartments Available Mar 15
56 Oak Terrace
56 Oak TerraceHaverhill, MA 01832
76 Lowell St
PeabodyMA01960
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
55 Summer St
HaverhillMA01830
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1 Kingsley Terrace
1 Kingsley TerraceLynn, MA 01902
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4 Kingsley Terrace
4 Kingsley TerraceLynn, MA 01902
2 Kingsley Terrace
LynnMA01902
50 R Maplewood Ave
GloucesterMA01930
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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2 Main Street
2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
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Arlington Point
580 BroadwayLawrence, MA 01841
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11 & 17 Beach Road Apartments!!
17 BeachLynn, MA 01902
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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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Amesbury Grace Apartments
7 Grace TerLawrence, MA 01841
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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 | $1,950 | $895 | $3,470 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $1,600 | $7,374 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,953 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available Essex County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex County, MA is a Studio unit found at Peabody Place, LLC. in the South Peabody neighborhood priced from $1,300. Westgate Arms in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,560. 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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| Peabody Place, LLC. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Westgate Arms | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
| Hamilton Park | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Pine Brook Place Apartments | S1AR | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1004 Paradise Rd Model at 1004 Paradise Rd, Unit 3N in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 24 Chapman St Model at 24 Chapman St, Unit 2 starting at $4,500 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Centerville 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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| 1004 Paradise Rd, Unit 3N | 1004 Paradise Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.30 |
| 24 Chapman St, Unit 2 | 24 Chapman St | 5BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 98 Lafayette Park, Unit 2 | 98 Lafayette Park | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 15 Atlantic Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 15 Atlantic Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 89 Elmwood Rd, Unit 1 | 89 Elmwood Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 95 Bradford Ave, Unit 2 | 95 Bradford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 37 Endicott St, Unit 3 | 37 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 120 Springfield St, Unit 3 | 120 Springfield St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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 $1,610.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is Hamilton Park which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $4,800.
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 84 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 $146 which is $4,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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