69 N Common St
LynnMA01902
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA from $600 (78 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLonvale Gardens
2 Lonvale LnAmesbury, MA 01913
423 Pelham St
MethuenMA01844
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$1,200
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47 Oak Ter, Unit 47 Oak Unit 1 R1
47 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
29 Commercial St
LynnMA01905
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$1,200
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48 Oak Ter, Unit 48 Oak 2nd Floor Unit R1
48 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
48-50 Portland St
HaverhillMA01830
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$1,331 - $1,936
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPresidential Gardens
1 Evergreen DrHaverhill, MA 01835
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$1,350 - $1,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,350
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151 South St, Unit 25
151 South StRockport, MA 01966
9-11 S Pine St
HaverhillMA01835
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$1,400 - $2,105
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHamilton Park
10 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
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$1,425 - $1,900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 10Churchill Court
120 Klondike AveHaverhill, MA 01832
585 Essex St
LynnMA01901
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAmara
6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
6-8 Park St
HaverhillMA01830
503 Chestnut St
LynnMA01902
664 Western Ave
LynnMA01905
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$1,500 - $1,950
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11 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
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123 Central St, Unit 1
123 Central StGeorgetown, MA 01833
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$1,595 - $2,205
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Pine Brook Place Apartments
54 Brook StHaverhill, MA 01832
64 Market St
LynnMA01901
17 Portland St
HaverhillMA01830
16 Surfside Rd
LynnMA01902
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Westgate Arms
16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
192 Washington St
LynnMA01902
111 Main St
PeabodyMA01960
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108 Franklin St
LynnMA01902
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$1,610 - $2,070
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15The Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,610 - $1,910
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1 Powder House Ln
1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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77 Green St
LynnMA01902
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$1,650 - $2,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now20 Park St
20 Park StLynn, MA 01905
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$1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now141 Amesbury St
141 Amesbury StLawrence, MA 01841
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$1,650 - $2,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayView Apartments
135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26Princeton at Mount Vernon
479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
66 Emerson St
HaverhillMA01830
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$1,675
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10 Post Office Ave, Unit 1
10 Post Office AveAndover, MA 01810
65 Freeman St
HaverhillMA01832
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1 Kingsley Terrace
LynnMA01902
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$1,700
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21 Munroe St
21 Munroe StLynn, MA 01901
8 Windsor Ave
LynnMA01902
105-107-107 Washington St
HaverhillMA01832
408 N Main St
HaverhillMA01830
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
31 Western Ave
GloucesterMA01930
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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 | $2,114 | $895 | $3,260 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,200 | $9,199 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $1,500 | $6,392 |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,435 | $1,936 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,121 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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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 50 Broadway Apartment Homes in the Centerville neighborhood priced from $1,485. Amara in the Centerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,498. 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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| 50 Broadway Apartment Homes | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| Amara | S | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| Hamilton Park | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
| 141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.21 price per square foot 17 Huss Ct Model at 17 Huss Ct, Unit 15-205 in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 56 Sachem St Model at 56 Sachem St, Unit 2 starting at $3,250 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the Central 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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| 17 Huss Ct, Unit 15-205 | 17 Huss Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 56 Sachem St, Unit 2 | 56 Sachem St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| Spring Meadows | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| 25 Sunset Ave, Unit second Floor | 25 Sunset Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 26 Briarwood Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 65 High St, Unit 1 | 65 High St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 123 Central St, Unit 1 | 123 Central St | 1BR,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 $1,650.
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 $3,350.
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 19 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 $101 which is $3,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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