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124 Haverhill St, Unit Large bedroom, Unit Large bedroom
124 Haverhill StMethuen, MA 01844
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLonvale Gardens
2 Lonvale LnAmesbury, MA 01913
40R Highland Ave
SalemMA01970
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47 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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47 Oak Terrace, Unit 47 Oak Terrace
47 Oak TerraceHaverhill, MA 01832
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46 Oak Ter, Unit 46 Oak 2nd Floor Unit R4, Unit 46 Oak 2nd Floor Unit R4
46 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 NowThe Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Park
10 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
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375-379 Haverhill St, Unit 379-2
375-379 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01840
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54 Eaton St, Unit 54
54 Eaton StLawrence, MA 01843
92 S Common St
LynnMA01902
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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120 Klondike AveHaverhill, MA 01832
229 Jackson St
LawrenceMA01841
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8B Springfield Ct, Unit 8 B, Unit 8 B
8B Springfield CtRockport, MA 01966
64 Atlantic St
LynnMA01902
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2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEllis Factory Lofts
24 Essex StHaverhill, MA 01832
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54 Brook StHaverhill, MA 01832
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayView Apartments
135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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Westgate Arms
16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
262 Main St
GloucesterMA01930
166 Winter St
HaverhillMA01830
99 Laighton St
LynnMA01902
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375-379 Haverhill St, Unit 375-1
375-379 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01840
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375-379 Haverhill St, Unit 375-2
375-379 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01840
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38 Estes St, Unit 4
38 Estes StLynn, MA 01902
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145 Munroe St, Unit 304
145 Munroe StLynn, MA 01901
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95 Summer St, Unit 5
95 Summer StHaverhill, MA 01830
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95 Summer St
HaverhillMA01830
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton at Mount Vernon
479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
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1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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10 Fruit Pl, Unit #3, Unit #3
10 Fruit PlAmesbury, MA 01913
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now141 Amesbury St
141 Amesbury StLawrence, MA 01841
58-60 Wilson St
HaverhillMA01832
23 Lowell St
MethuenMA01844
2 Kingsley Terrace
LynnMA01902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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34 Central St, Unit #9, Unit #9
34 Central StIpswich, MA 01938
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2 Kingsley TerraceLynn, MA 01902
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10 Post Office Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
10 Post Office AveAndover, MA 01810
45 Wingate St
HaverhillMA01832
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cordovan at Haverhill Station
45 Locust StHaverhill, MA 01830
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMill Falls
51 Osgood StMethuen, MA 01844
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Washington Place
11 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
366 Essex St
SalemMA01970
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153 Union St, Unit 1
153 Union StLawrence, MA 01841
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140 Andover St, Unit 1, Unit 1
140 Andover StAndover, MA 01810
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPacific Mill Lofts
300 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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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 | $2,012 | $1,100 | $3,330 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $950 | $6,466 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,614 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $2,450 | $4,000 |
| Essex County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $4,800 | $6,000 |
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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 The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,400. Hamilton Park in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,585. 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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| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hamilton Park | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Ellis Factory Lofts | S13 | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.68 price per square foot 5 Cornish St Model at 5 Cornish St in the in the South West Lawrence neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts starting at $3,795 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cornish St | 5 Cornish St | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| 117 Swan St, Unit 2 | 117 Swan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 23 Prince Street Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 53 Marshland St, Unit 2nd and 3rd floor | 53 Marshland St | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R | 84 Endicott St | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 72 Birchwood Rd, Unit 2 | 72 Birchwood Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 13 Becket St, Unit 2 | 13 Becket St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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 $1,672.
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 $5,400.
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 131 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 $208 which is $5,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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