1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (62 Rentals)

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property at 236 Western Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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236 Western Ave

EssexMA01929
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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929
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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,263 - $5,061
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$2,263 - $8,559
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$2,263 - $8,559
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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Traders Row
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$2,278 - $2,840
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$2,278 - $3,475
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$2,278 - $3,475
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Hannah Village
$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 21 Gardner St

$2,550

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$2,550
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$2,550

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21 Gardner St

HamiltonMA01982
property at 1 School St

$2,800 - $3,100

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$3,100
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1 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 2 Ocean Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

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2 Ocean Ave

GloucesterMA01930
property at 97 Washington St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

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97 Washington St

GloucesterMA01930
property at 8 Enon St

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

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8 Enon St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 3 Piraino Ln

$2,850

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$2,850
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$2,850

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3 Piraino Ln

GloucesterMA01930
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62 Cabot
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62 Cabot

62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915

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Essex, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at Amara in the Centerville neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $3,995. 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
Amara1B41,000 Sq Ft$3,995
1 Powder House LnTwo Bedroom 80%900 Sq Ft$2,720
14 NorthArbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H)890 Sq Ft$2,308
Folly Hill Meadows870SF 1 bed870 Sq Ft$2,250
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link A1D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath830 Sq Ft$2,442
Essex Apartment HomesProspect824 Sq Ft$2,480
The Beverly Collection: CanvasCanvas A1BEL | 1 Bed | 1 Bath815 Sq Ft$2,578
The Landing at Vinnin SquareC793 Sq Ft$2,570
Hawthorne CommonsThe Hamilton785 Sq Ft$2,288
Traders RowA1B759 Sq Ft$2,443

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 10, 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 1 Bedroom Model at 7 Berry St starting at $1,700 in the Choate Farm neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,452. 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
7 Berry St1 Bedroom$1,700
The Residences at St. JamesOne Bedroom 60%$1,725
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd$1,850
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem1BR/1.0BA$1,950
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR$1,950
The Heights At Cape Ann1 Bedroom$1,995
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,050
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard$2,099
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut$2,263

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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 $2,452.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $3,995 at Amara.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,356 sq ft.

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