Cheap Homes for Rent in Essex County, MA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Essex County.

property at 30 Lawrence St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Lawrence St

LawrenceMA01840
property at 376 Washington St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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376 Washington St

LynnMA01901
property at 32 Beacon St

$1,500 - $3,100

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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32 Beacon St

GloucesterMA01930
property at 15-17-17 Central 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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15-17-17 Central St

HaverhillMA01832

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property at 25 Portland St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Portland St

HaverhillMA01830
property at 111 Summer 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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111 Summer St

HaverhillMA01830

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property at 231 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,550

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$1,900 - $2,550
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$1,900 - $2,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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231 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 95 Nahant St

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95 Nahant St

LynnMA01902

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property at 35 Broad 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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35 Broad St

NewburyportMA01950
property at 6 Venice 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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6 Venice St

DanversMA01923
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, Unit 3

93 Main St
North AndoverMA01845
property at 14 Roy St

$2,000

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$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Roy St

SwampscottMA01907

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,400
Hamilton Park1 - C1BR,1BA$1,585
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA

As of April 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Cornish St5 Cornish St3BR,1BA$0.68
Pacific Mill Lofts3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.79
23 Prince Street ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.88
84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R84 Endicott St3BR,1BA$1.94
53 Marshland St, Unit 2nd and 3rd floor53 Marshland St3BR,2BA$1.56
127 Portland St, Unit 2127 Portland St2BR,1BA$1.44
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
730 Summer St, Unit 2730 Summer St2BR,1BA$1.98
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
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 1978 Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $20,655. There are also 309 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 $6,561.

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 $20,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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