1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (45 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $2,318 | $1,610 | $6,429 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,350 | $7,200 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,537 | $2,650 | $9,651 |
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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 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 1,071 square feet priced from $2,911. Amara in the South Salem neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $3,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Bradlee Danvers | One Bedroom A1G1L | 1,071 Sq Ft | $2,911 |
Amara | 1B4 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $3,750 |
14 North | Aviary Gardens Loft (A1AL) | 899 Sq Ft | $2,679 |
Folly Hill Meadows | Renovated 1br | 870 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Essex Apartment Homes | Prospect | 824 Sq Ft | $2,429 |
The Beverly Collection: Canvas | Canvas A1BEL | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 815 Sq Ft | $2,641 |
Hawthorne Commons | The McIntire | 795 Sq Ft | $2,569 |
The Beverly Collection: The Block | Block A1N | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 762 Sq Ft | $2,859 |
Maple Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 762 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
Traders Row | A1B | 759 Sq Ft | $2,615 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,800 at 1 Harbor in the South Salem neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Heights At Cape Ann starting at $1,950 in the West Gloucester neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,829. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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1 Harbor | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,800 |
The Heights At Cape Ann | 1 Bedroom | $1,950 |
Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | $2,190 |
Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | $2,200 |
Hannah Village | One Bedroom | $2,200 |
The Beverly Collection: Link 480 | Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $2,256 |
The Beverly Collection: Canvas | Link A1C | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $2,256 |
The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131 | Flats at 131 A1B | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $2,307 |
eaves Peabody | A1 | $2,380 |
Burnham Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,415 |
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Getting Around Essex, MA
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33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Harbor listed at $1,800.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,829.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,071 square feet unit starting from $2,911 at Bradlee Danvers.
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