Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, MA from $1,000 (65 Rentals)

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property at 30 Lawrence St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 376 Washington St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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376 Washington St

LynnMA01901
property at 104 Cable Ave

$1,550 - $1,700

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$1,550 - $1,700
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$1,550 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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104 Cable Ave

SalisburyMA01952
property at 26 Lafayette St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Lafayette St

HaverhillMA01832

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property at 49 Main St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

TopsfieldMA01983
property at 8 Commonwealth Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8 Commonwealth Ave

SalisburyMA01952

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property at 4 Colonial Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Colonial Dr, Unit 6

4 Colonial Dr
AndoverMA01810
property at 2-12 Herbert St

$1,825

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$1,825
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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2-12 Herbert St

SalemMA01970
property at 40 Winthrop St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Winthrop St, Unit Unit 1

40 Winthrop St
SalemMA01970

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property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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231 Lafayette St, Unit 4

231 Lafayette St
SalemMA01970
property at 24 Mill Rd

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Mill Rd, Unit apartment

24 Mill Rd
IpswichMA01938

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property at 297 Nahant Rd

$1,975

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$1,975
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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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297 Nahant Rd, Unit 3

297 Nahant Rd
NahantMA01908
property at 95 Nahant St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Nahant St

LynnMA01902
property at 93 Main St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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93 Main St, Unit 3

93 Main St
North AndoverMA01845

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peabody Place, LLC.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Westgate ArmsS-AStudio,1BA$1,560
Hamilton Park1 - C1BR,1BA$1,585
Pine Brook Place ApartmentsS1ARStudio,1BA$1,595
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA

As of March 04, 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 Three Bedroom Model at 23 Prince Street Apartments starting at $3,750 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Choate Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1004 Paradise Rd, Unit 3N1004 Paradise Rd2BR,1.5BA$0.30
23 Prince Street ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.88
98 Lafayette Park, Unit 298 Lafayette Park4BR,1BA$1.83
15 Atlantic Ave, Unit 2nd Floor15 Atlantic Ave3BR,1BA$1.39
127 Portland St, Unit Unit 2127 Portland St2BR,1BA$1.44
89 Elmwood Rd, Unit 189 Elmwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.60
95 Bradford Ave, Unit unit 295 Bradford Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
120 Springfield St, Unit 3120 Springfield St1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Essex County?

There are currently 1979 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $24,037. There are also 313 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essex County ranging from $1,000 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essex County ranges from $1,000 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Essex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Essex County range from $2,200 to $24,037, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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