
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (58 Rentals)


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Bradlee Danvers

Amara

Essex Apartment Homes

Sedna Beverly

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Hawthorne Commons

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14 North

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Traders Row

Princeton Crossing

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eaves Peabody

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Hannah Village

Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

Maple Square Apartments

Terrace Estates Apartments

Station 101

Folly Hill Meadows

Shops and Lofts at Market Street

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20 Locust St

Bayside Apartments

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Halyard

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The Beverly Collection: The Block

The Landing at Vinnin Square

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Halstead Salem Station

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The Beverly Collection: Canvas

Salem Highlands

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The Beverly Collection: Link 480

Salem Heights

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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131

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Halstead Beverly Townhomes

Enterprise Apartment Homes

Burnham Apartment Homes

1 Powder House Ln

Terrace Gardens

The Heights At Cape Ann

Grove Street Landing

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Beverly Commons

The Residences at St. James

1 School St

376 Washington St

116-124A Central Ave

80 Sagamore St

622 Heights at Cape Ann

8 Enon St
Essex, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $2,170 | $1,610 | $2,695 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,350 | $3,995 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $1,500 | $4,750 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $2,650 | $4,795 |
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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 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 890 square feet and currently listed start at $2,384. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara | 1B4 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
| 14 North | Arbor Meadows (A1F/A1G/A1H) | 890 Sq Ft | $2,384 |
| Enterprise Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom with Den 1 Bathroom | 884 Sq Ft | $2,460 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 1 | 877 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | 820 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Bradlee Danvers | One Bedroom A1C2 | 805 Sq Ft | $2,406 |
| The Landing at Vinnin Square | C | 793 Sq Ft | $2,716 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Hamilton | 785 Sq Ft | $2,105 |
| Traders Row | A1CH | 766 Sq Ft | $2,361 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of November 16, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the One Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,610 at 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom 60% Model at The Residences at St. James starting at $1,725 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,481. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | $1,610 |
| The Residences at St. James | One Bedroom 60% | $1,725 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | $1,850 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | $1,945 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | $1,950 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Hamilton | $2,105 |
| 14 North | Aster Gardens (A1B) | $2,142 |
| eaves Peabody | A1 | $2,162 |
| 39 Railroad | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,200 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | $2,200 |
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32 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,481.
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 0 sq ft.
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