Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NY from $900 (30 Rentals)

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41 Hopkinton Tpke
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Hopkinton Tpke

41 Hopkinton TpkeAu Sable Forks, NY 12912
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817 Route 9
8 Bedroom Apartments

817 Route 9

817 Route 9Keeseville, NY 12944
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211 Water St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

211 Water St

211 Water StElizabethtown, NY 12932
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827 Route 9
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

827 Route 9

827 Route 9Schroon Lake, NY 12870
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8286 US Route 9
1 Bedroom Apartments

8286 US Route 9

8286 US Route 9Lewis, NY 12950
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1693 State Route 3
1 Bedroom Apartments

1693 State Route 3

1693 State Route 3Bloomingdale, NY 12913

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459 Witherbee Rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

459 Witherbee Rd

459 Witherbee RdWitherbee, NY 12998
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155 Champlain Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

155 Champlain Ave

155 Champlain AveTiconderoga, NY 12883
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174 Lake George Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

174 Lake George Ave

174 Lake George AveTiconderoga, NY 12883
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5983 Sentinel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5983 Sentinel Rd

5983 Sentinel RdLake Placid, NY 12946

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Moses Circle Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moses Circle Senior

92 Adirondack DrTiconderoga, NY 12883
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Lord Howe Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lord Howe Estates

54 Adirondack DrTiconderoga, NY 12883
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Fourplex
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fourplex

38 Wiley StTiconderoga, NY 12883
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44 Church St
Studio Apartments

44 Church St

44 Church StSaranac Lake, NY 12983
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14 Leland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Leland Ave

14 Leland AveSchroon Lake, NY 12870
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Mackenzie Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mackenzie Overlook

120 Wesvalley RdLake Placid, NY 12946
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Tirol Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tirol Apartments

2755 Main StLake Placid, NY 12946
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77 Will Rogers Dr
4 Bedroom Apartments

77 Will Rogers Dr

77 Will Rogers DrSaranac Lake, NY 12983
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36 Church St
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Church St

36 Church StSaranac Lake, NY 12983
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2749 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2749 Main St

2749 Main StLake Placid, NY 12946
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Four Seasons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

5970 Sentinel RdLake Placid, NY 12946
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Lakeside Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Manor

38 FOWLER AveSchroon Lake, NY 12870
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73 Clinton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

73 Clinton St

73 Clinton StKeeseville, NY 12944

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Greenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

89 Greenwood StLake Placid, NY 12946
Senior Living

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex County, NY

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex County area is the $1.86 price per square foot 7 Callahan Dr Model at 7 Callahan Dr, Unit 1 in the starting from $930. The second greatest value Essex County apartment is the 19 Prospect Ave Model at 19 Prospect Ave, Unit Apartment starting at $1,000 with a $2.25 price per square foot . 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.
7 Callahan Dr, Unit 17 Callahan Dr1BR,1BA$1.86
19 Prospect Ave, Unit Apartment19 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$2.25

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.