2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (65 Rentals)

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Bradlee Danvers
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$2,699 - $3,419
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$2,295 - $3,419
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$2,310 - $3,434
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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Amara
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$3,700 - $4,750
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$2,375 - $4,750

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$2,375 - $4,750
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Amara

6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Hawthorne Commons
$2,659 - $5,871
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$2,193 - $5,871

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$2,193 - $5,871
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
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$2,882 - $3,296
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$2,265 - $4,027
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$15

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$2,280 - $4,042
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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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$2,278 - $3,475

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$2,278 - $3,475
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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eaves Peabody
Rent Specials
$2,600 - $3,207
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$2,269 - $3,150
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$57

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$2,326 - $3,207
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
$2,640 - $3,339
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$2,640 - $3,325
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$14

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$2,654 - $3,339
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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Halstead Salem Station
Rent Specials
$3,405 - $3,915
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$2,241 - $3,915

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$2,241 - $3,915
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Halstead Salem Station

72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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Hannah Village
Rent Specials
$2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500

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$2,300 - $2,500
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Hannah Village

17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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20 Locust St
$2,800 - $3,200
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$2,300 - $3,200

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$2,300 - $3,200
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20 Locust St

20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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Halyard
Rent Specials
$3,015 - $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 Landing at Vinnin Square
$3,686 - $3,911
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$2,664 - $7,667

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$2,664 - $7,667
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The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
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$2,850 - $2,975
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$2,850 - $3,950

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$2,850 - $3,950
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes

201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Beverly Commons
$2,770 - $2,928
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$2,266 - $4,004

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$2,266 - $4,004
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Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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property at 29 Central St

$3,900

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$3,900

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$3,900

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29 Central St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 43 Bayview Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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43 Bayview Rd

IpswichMA01938
property at 145 Essex Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

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145 Essex Ave

GloucesterMA01930
property at 1 Pigeon Hill Ct

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

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1 Pigeon Hill Ct

RockportMA01966
property at 1 B Pigeon Hill Ct

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

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1 B Pigeon Hill Ct

RockportMA01966
property at 19 Atlantic Rd

$2,975

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$2,975

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$2,975

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19 Atlantic Rd

GloucesterMA01930
property at 4 Cliff Rd

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

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4 Cliff Rd

IpswichMA01938
property at 38 Kimball Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

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38 Kimball Ave

IpswichMA01938
property at 33 Home St

$3,050

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$3,050

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$3,050

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33 Home St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 83 Hesperus Ave

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

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83 Hesperus Ave

GloucesterMA01930

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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 Park Towers in the South Salem neighborhood and is 2,100 square feet priced from $2,600. Bradlee Danvers in the Choate Farm neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,446 square feet and currently listed start at $3,364. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park Towers2 Beds, 2 baths2,100 Sq Ft$2,600
Bradlee DanversTwo Bedroom B2I1L1,446 Sq Ft$3,364
Vavel ApartmentsA41,434 Sq Ft$3,600
14 NorthBamboo Gardens Loft (B2EL)1,320 Sq Ft$3,000
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB11,300 Sq Ft$2,654
The Landing at Vinnin SquareJ1,269 Sq Ft$3,856
20 Locust StConcept 31,250 Sq Ft$2,800
Essex Apartment HomesSylvan1,225 Sq Ft$3,024
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T041,213 Sq Ft$2,950
Maple Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms840 Sq Ft$3,450

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 24, 2026 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 2 Bedroom Model at The Heights At Cape Ann starting at $2,185 in the West Gloucester neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,970. 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 Heights At Cape Ann2 Bedroom$2,185
Princeton CrossingTwo Bedroom Standard$2,399
Folly Hill Meadows2Bd 1.5Bt (1000 sq ft)$2,450
Enterprise Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,485
Hannah VillageTwo Bedroom$2,500
Burnham Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,550
eaves PeabodyB2$2,600
Park Towers2 Beds, 2 baths$2,600
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB1$2,654

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Essex is at 1 Powder House Ln listed at $1,910.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,970.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at Park Towers.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,217 sq ft.

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