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80 Eastern Ave
80 Eastern AveEssex, MA 01929
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (56 Rentals)
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158 Rear Western Ave
158 Rear Western AveEssex, MA 01929
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Brookside Apartments
23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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$2,799 - $3,332
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$2,799 - $4,500
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Amara
6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,849 - $3,050
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSedna Beverly
16 Congress StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,464 - $2,564
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$2,459 - $3,954
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$2,474 - $3,969
Bradlee Danvers
50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,437 - $15,841
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$2,437 - $15,826
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$2,452 - $15,841
Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,462 - $2,836
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$2,562 - $3,603
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$2,562 - $3,603
Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,269 - $2,775
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$2,332 - $3,816
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$2,347 - $3,831
14 North
1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,278 - $2,930
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$2,278 - $3,475
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Traders Row
45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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$2,275 - $2,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFolly Hill Meadows
1 Apple RdBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,700
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMaple Square Apartments
128 Maple StDanvers, MA 01923
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,225 - $2,325
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Estates Apartments
143 Shore DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,350 - $2,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1231 Washington Residences
231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,775
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$2,775 - $3,835
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,140 - $2,290
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
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$2,300
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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500
Hannah Village
17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityStation 101
101 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,675 - $2,895
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$2,675 - $2,895
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$2,675 - $2,895
Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,850
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShops and Lofts at Market Street
15-25 Market StIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,975 - $2,150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,658 - $2,834
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$2,654 - $8,129
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,686 - $4,049
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$2,686 - $4,674
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The Beverly Collection: The Block
140 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$1,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,544 - $3,726
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$2,544 - $4,310
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,544 - $2,617
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$2,544 - $4,199
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The Beverly Collection: Link 480
480 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,664 - $3,594
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$2,585 - $3,703
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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
131 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Enterprise Apartment Homes
79 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,305 - $2,355
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnham Apartment Homes
375 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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$1,925 - $2,225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Gardens
2 Esquire DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,050 - $2,335
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Heights At Cape Ann
950 Heights at CapeGloucester, MA 01930
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Beverly Commons
0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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67 Friend St
GloucesterMA01930
1 School St
Manchester by the SeaMA01944
241 Argilla Rd, Unit b
241 Argilla Rd
IpswichMA01938
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62 Cabot
62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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39 Railroad
39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
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Lodge Apartments
384 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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12-14 Washington St
12-14 Washington StManchester, MA 01944
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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The Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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Cable Gardens 62+ Community
126 County RdIpswich, MA 01938
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Historic 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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University Square North
136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Bayside Apartments
100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
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14 New Derby
18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Halyard
2 School House RdGloucester, MA 01930
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Essex, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $2,237 | $1,700 | $4,212 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $1,550 | $4,321 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,700 | $5,000 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,675 | $4,930 |
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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 7 Berry St in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,900. Bradlee Danvers has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 894 square feet and currently listed start at $2,509. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Bradlee Danvers | One Bedroom A1A4 | 894 Sq Ft | $2,509 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 870 Sq Ft | $2,500 | |
| The Landing at Vinnin Square | B | 808 Sq Ft | $2,654 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Dickens | 796 Sq Ft | $2,581 |
| Salem Highlands | 1 Bedroom, Renovated | 764 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
| Traders Row | A1B | 759 Sq Ft | $2,585 |
| Hannah Village | One Bedroom | 754 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
| Burnham Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 743 Sq Ft | $2,375 |
| Maple Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 578 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 15, 2026 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 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor Model at 7 Berry St starting at $1,900 in the Choate Farm neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,655. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | $1,850 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor | $1,900 |
| Salem Highlands | 1 Bedroom, non-renovated | $1,975 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,995 |
| Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | $2,200 |
| 14 New Derby | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,295 |
| Hannah Village | One Bedroom | $2,300 |
| Burnham Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $2,325 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | $2,452 |
| Bradlee Danvers | One Bedroom A1A4 | $2,509 |
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