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

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80 Eastern Ave
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80 Eastern Ave

80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929

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1 School St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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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

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 Bradlee Danvers in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet . Amara in the Centerville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 991 square feet and currently listed start at $3,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1A71,000 Sq FtCall for Rates
Amara1B3991 Sq Ft$3,995
Essex Apartment HomesProctor with Loft955 Sq Ft$2,495
14 NorthArbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H)890 Sq Ft$2,477
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom884 Sq Ft$2,385
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br870 Sq Ft$2,500
The Landing at Vinnin SquareC793 Sq Ft$2,409
The Beverly Collection: The BlockBlock A1N | 1 Bed | 1 Bath762 Sq Ft$2,638
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom743 Sq Ft$2,305
Maple Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom578 Sq Ft$2,500

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 24, 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 $2,099 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,678. 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$2,099
The Landing at Vinnin SquareA$2,283
Burnham Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,305
eaves PeabodyA1$2,310
Essex Apartment HomesProspect$2,325
Station 1011 Bed$2,325
Bradlee DanversOne Bedroom A1B1$2,374
Enterprise Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom$2,385
The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131Flats at 131 A1A | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,391

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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 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 $2,678.

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 at Bradlee Danvers.

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