1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (56 Rentals)

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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929
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Bradlee Danvers
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$2,341 - $2,715
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$2,398 - $3,801
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$2,408 - $3,811
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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eaves Peabody
$2,410 - $2,622
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$2,410 - $3,295
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$2,467 - $3,352
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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14 North
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$2,409 - $2,505
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$2,306 - $3,511
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$2,316 - $3,521
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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Traders Row
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$2,455 - $2,880
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$2,455 - $3,475
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$2,455 - $3,475
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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1 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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241 Argilla Rd

IpswichMA01938
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1 Harbor
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1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970

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14 New Derby
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14 New Derby

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Lodge Apartments
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Lodge Apartments

384 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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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 Amara in the Centerville neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $3,995. 14 North in the Choate Farm neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 948 square feet and currently listed start at $2,471. 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
14 NorthAster Gardens Loft (A1BL)948 Sq Ft$2,471
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1A6948 Sq Ft$2,408
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom884 Sq FtCall for Rates
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br870 Sq Ft$2,500
Essex Apartment HomesProspect824 Sq Ft$2,310
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire795 Sq Ft$2,545
The Landing at Vinnin SquareC793 Sq Ft$2,750
Traders RowA1CH766 Sq Ft$2,575
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock A1N | 1 Bed | 1 Bath762 Sq Ft$2,990

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the 11 Topsfield Rd Model starting from $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard Model at Princeton Crossing starting at $2,049 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,515. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd$1,850
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard$2,049
Bayside ApartmentsGalley 1 BR$2,050
University Square South1BR/1.0BA$2,100
39 Railroad1BR/1.0BA$2,150
Essex Apartment HomesProspect$2,310
Station 1011 Bed$2,345
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)$2,350
14 NorthAviary Gardens Loft (A1AL)$2,396
Hannah VillageOne Bedroom$2,400

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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

Somewhat Bikeable

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 Shops and Lofts at Market Street listed at $1,850.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,515.

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.

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