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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 30Lonvale Gardens
2 Lonvale LnAmesbury, MA 01913
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $1,100 (139 Rentals)
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40R Highland Ave
SalemMA01970
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48 Oak Ter
48 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
376 Washington St
LynnMA01901
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21 Pleasant St, Unit 3 Bedroom
21 Pleasant StMerrimac, MA 01860
13 Elm Park
GrovelandMA01834
47 Granite St
RockportMA01966
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPresidential Gardens
1 Evergreen DrHaverhill, MA 01835
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141 Amesbury St
141 Amesbury StLawrence, MA 01841
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7Hamilton Park
10 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
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61 Vine St
LynnMA01905
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityChurchill Court
120 Klondike AveHaverhill, MA 01832
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456 Haverhill St, Unit Apt. 3
456 Haverhill StLawrence, MA 01841
57 Vine St
LynnMA01905
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7 Ellery St, Unit 2
7 Ellery StGloucester, MA 01930
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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 NowBayView Apartments
135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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Pine Brook Place Apartments
54 Brook StHaverhill, MA 01832
13 Granite St
MethuenMA01844
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Westgate Arms
16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
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587 Haverhill St
LawrenceMA01841
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38 Estes St, Unit 4
38 Estes StLynn, MA 01902
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95 Summer St, Unit 5
95 Summer StHaverhill, MA 01830
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32 Chestnut St, Unit 8
32 Chestnut StLynn, MA 01902
26 High St
MethuenMA01844
9 State St
MarbleheadMA01945
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now226Common - New Luxury Apartments
226 Common StLawrence, MA 01840
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59 Washington St
59 Washington StHaverhill, MA 01832
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10 Post Office Ave, Unit 1
10 Post Office AveAndover, MA 01810
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105-107-107 Washington St
HaverhillMA01832
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36 Endicott St
36 Endicott StSalem, MA 01970
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3 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 12
3 Kingsley TerraceLynn, MA 01902
50 Baldwin St
LynnMA01902
45 Main St
GloucesterMA01930
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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51 Osgood StMethuen, MA 01844
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Washington Place
11 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
9 Eastern Ave
GloucesterMA01930
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9 Avon Pl
HaverhillMA01832
114 Blaisdell St
HaverhillMA01832
33 Curry Cir
SwampscottMA01907
638 Haverhill St
LawrenceMA01841
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24 Essex StHaverhill, MA 01832
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116-124A Central Ave, Unit 25
116-124A Central AveLynn, MA 01901
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116-124A Central Ave, Unit 46
116-124A Central AveLynn, MA 01901
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140 Andover St, 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityElm Crest Estates
1-11 Crest DrMethuen, MA 01844
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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 | $2,011 | $1,100 | $3,539 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,200 | $4,193 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $1,200 | $5,296 |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,449 | $2,300 | $5,000 |
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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 Rooming House in the Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $925. 53 Bradford St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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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| Rooming House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 91-93 Cabot St | 1 Beds, 5 Baths | 1BR,5BA | $1,250 |
| 141 Amesbury St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summer Green, LLC. 55 Summer Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,592 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Westgate Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 352-354 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.30 price per square foot 730 Boston St Model at 730 Boston St, Unit 2 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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. |
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| 730 Boston St, Unit 2 | 730 Boston St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| 21 Addison St, Unit 21 Addison street unit. 2 | 21 Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 21 Pleasant St, Unit 3 Bedroom | 21 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Abbott Landing, LLC | Woodbridge Standard (A-B2C) | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 6 Berry St, Unit 1 | 6 Berry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Haverhill Lofts | Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County?
The cheapest apartment in Essex County is Rooming House which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Essex County costs $2,645.
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 42 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 $132 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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