2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (68 Rentals)

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Bradlee Danvers
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$2,696 - $3,717
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$2,320 - $3,717
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$2,335 - $3,732
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 5

Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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Hawthorne Commons
$2,850 - $5,655
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$2,105 - $5,655

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$2,105 - $5,655
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
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$2,597 - $2,929
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$2,127 - $3,642
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$15

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$2,142 - $3,657
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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Traders Row
Rent Specials
$2,791 - $3,475
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$2,314 - $3,475

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$2,314 - $3,475
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Hannah Village
Rent Specials
$2,600
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$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400 - $2,600
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Hannah Village

17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
$2,520 - $2,959
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$2,520 - $2,945
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$14

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$2,534 - $2,959
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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eaves Peabody
$2,370 - $2,992
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$2,105 - $2,935
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$57

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$2,162 - $2,992
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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20 Locust St
$2,600 - $3,400
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$2,300 - $3,400

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$2,300 - $3,400
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20 Locust St

20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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Halyard
Rent Specials
$2,819 - $3,330
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$2,225 - $3,330

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$2,225 - $3,330
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Halyard

2 School House RdGloucester, MA 01930
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
Rent Specials
$3,179 - $3,666
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$2,633 - $3,926

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$2,633 - $3,926
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas

199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Halstead Salem Station
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$3,095 - $3,750
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$2,505 - $4,705

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$2,505 - $4,705
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Halstead Salem Station

72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
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$2,850 - $2,975
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$2,620 - $3,950

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$2,620 - $3,950
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

Halstead Beverly Townhomes

201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Beverly Commons
$2,328 - $3,602
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$2,015 - $3,602

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$2,015 - $3,602
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Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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29 Central St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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24 Morse Ct

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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56 Johnson St

LynnMA01902
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61 Western Ave

GloucesterMA01930
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IpswichMA01938
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13 Exchange St

GloucesterMA01930
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122 Chestnut St

LynnMA01902
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6 Cabo Dr

GloucesterMA01930
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30 Conant St

BeverlyMA01915

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Essex, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at Essex Apartment Homes in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 1,791 square feet priced from $2,980. Vavel Apartments in the South Salem neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,434 square feet and currently listed start at $3,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Essex Apartment HomesAndover Townhome1,791 Sq Ft$2,980
Vavel ApartmentsA41,434 Sq Ft$3,600
14 NorthBamboo Gardens Loft (B2EL)1,320 Sq Ft$2,708
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB11,300 Sq Ft$2,534
The Landing at Vinnin SquareJ1,269 Sq Ft$3,501
20 Locust StConcept 31,250 Sq Ft$2,800
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T041,213 Sq Ft$2,950
Maple Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms1,177 Sq Ft$3,275
Halstead Salem StationB61,169 Sq Ft$3,750
Hawthorne CommonsThe New England1,093 Sq Ft$2,970

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 16, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the Two Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,910 at 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom 60% Model at The Residences at St. James starting at $2,070 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,973. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1 Powder House LnTwo Bedroom 60%$1,910
The Residences at St. JamesTwo Bedroom 60%$2,070
The Heights At Cape Ann2 Bedroom$2,185
Folly Hill Meadows2Bd 1.5Bt (1000 sq ft)$2,300
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living ...2BR/1.0BA$2,300
Beverly Commons2Bed$2,328
eaves PeabodyB2$2,427
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly Two Bedroom Standard$2,450
University Square South2BR/2.0BA$2,475
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB1$2,534

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,973.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,791 square feet unit starting from $2,980 at Essex Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,196 sq ft.

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