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52 Lawrence St, Unit Room for Rent
52 Lawrence StSalem, MA 01970
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48 Oak TerHaverhill, MA 01832
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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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10 Howard St, Unit 1
10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
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10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
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10 Howard StSalem, MA 01970
103 Portland St
HaverhillMA01830
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10 Post Office AveAndover, MA 01810
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12 Mount Vernon StSaugus, MA 01906
64 Atlantic St
LynnMA01902
74 Pecker St
HaverhillMA01830
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12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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LynnMA01902
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16 Oak Ridge AveSalem, NH 03079
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6 Castle CirPeabody, MA 01960
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150 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
587 Haverhill St
LawrenceMA01841
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LynnMA01902
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95 Summer StHaverhill, MA 01830
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38 Estes StLynn, MA 01902
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5 Lasalle AveLawrence, MA 01843
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32 Chestnut StLynn, MA 01902
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135 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902
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479 S South B...Lawrence, MA 01843
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10 Fruit PlAmesbury, MA 01913
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293 BroadwayMethuen, MA 01844
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24 Essex StHaverhill, MA 01832
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1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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59 Washington St, Unit 1
59 Washington StHaverhill, MA 01832
146 Main St
GloucesterMA01930
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2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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226 Main StNorth Andover, MA 01845
112 Blaisdell St
HaverhillMA01832
23 Lowell St
MethuenMA01844
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2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9
2 Kingsley TerraceLynn, MA 01902
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84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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11 Washington StMethuen, MA 01844
61 Vine St
LynnMA01905
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300 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840
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237 River St
HaverhillMA01832
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PeabodyMA01960
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LynnMA01902
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,100 | $3,989 |
| Essex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $900 | $4,671 |
| Essex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $2,050 | $10,000+ |
| Essex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,281 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| 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 1 Bed unit found at 53 Bradford St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $1,000. 91-93 Cabot St in the Centerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Bradford St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 91-93 Cabot St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 340 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| Hamilton Park | S - A | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 352-354 Haverhill St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| LOWELL ARMS APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $0.78 price per square foot 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 5 Cornish St Model at 5 Cornish St starting at $2,300 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the South West Lawrence 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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| 12 Walter St, Unit #1 | 12 Walter St | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 5 Cornish St | 5 Cornish St | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 21 Addison St, Unit 2 | 21 Addison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R | 84 Endicott St | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 109 Ferry St, Unit Third Fl | 109 Ferry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 127 Portland St, Unit Unit 2 | 127 Portland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 26 Briarwood Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| 10 S Kimball St, Unit 10 S. Kimball St. Unit 2 | 10 S Kimball St | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 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 53 Bradford St which is listed at $1,000, 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 78 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 $183 which is $5,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essex County.
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