1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (59 Rentals)

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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929
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Amara
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$2,999 - $3,715
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$2,709 - $5,082

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$2,709 - $5,082
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Amara

6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Bradlee Danvers
$2,385 - $2,697
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$2,380 - $4,176
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$15

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$2,395 - $4,191
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,449 - $10,598
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$2,449 - $18,136
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
$2,239 - $2,713
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$2,234 - $3,930
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$2,249 - $3,945
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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Traders Row
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$2,278 - $2,930
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$2,278 - $3,475

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 19

Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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eaves Peabody
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$2,095 - $2,378
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$2,095 - $3,215
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$58

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$2,153 - $3,273
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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Hannah Village
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$2,300
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$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300 - $2,500
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Hannah Village

17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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property at 6 Railroad Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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6 Railroad Ave

RockportMA01966
property at 2 School St

$3,090

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$3,090

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$3,090

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2 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 1 School St

$3,100 - $3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

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1 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944

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property at 34 High St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

34 High St

RockportMA01966
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62 Cabot
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62 Cabot

62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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39 Railroad
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39 Railroad

39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
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Lodge Apartments
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Lodge Apartments

384 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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The Lighthouses
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The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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1 Harbor
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1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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7 Berry St
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7 Berry St

7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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Essex, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at Bradlee Danvers in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 932 square feet priced from $2,505. 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $2,720. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1FD932 Sq Ft$2,505
1 Powder House LnTwo Bedroom 80%900 Sq Ft$2,720
14 NorthAviary Gardens Loft (A1AL)899 Sq Ft$2,504
Folly Hill Meadows870SF 1 bed870 Sq Ft$2,250
Essex Apartment HomesProspect824 Sq Ft$2,350
The Beverly Collection: CanvasCanvas A1BEL | 1 Bed | 1 Bath815 Sq Ft$2,869
The Landing at Vinnin SquareB808 Sq Ft$2,405
Hawthorne CommonsThe Dickens796 Sq Ft$2,489
Salem Highlands1 Bedroom, Renovated764 Sq Ft$1,975
Amara1B2761 Sq Ft$3,700

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the One Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,672 at 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 11 Topsfield Rd Model at Shops and Lofts at Market Street starting at $1,850 in the Plum Island neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,633. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%$1,672
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd$1,850
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR$1,950
Salem Highlands1 Bedroom, non-renovated$1,975
University Square North1BR/1.0BA$2,175
eaves PeabodyA1$2,188
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,195
Essex Apartment HomesCross$2,300
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom$2,300
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1C4$2,320

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at 1 Powder House Ln listed at $1,672.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,633.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 932 square feet unit starting from $2,505 at Bradlee Danvers.

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