2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (70 Rentals)

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property at 141 Main St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

141 Main St

EssexMA01929
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Amara
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$3,299 - $4,500
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$2,799 - $4,500

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$2,799 - $4,500
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Amara

6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Bradlee Danvers
$2,758 - $3,499
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$2,459 - $3,954
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$2,474 - $3,969
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,849 - $15,399
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$2,437 - $15,826
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$2,452 - $15,841
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
$2,762 - $3,408
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$2,332 - $3,816
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$2,347 - $3,831
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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Traders Row
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$2,791 - $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
$2,470 - $3,413
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$2,455 - $3,355
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$2,513 - $3,413
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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Hannah Village
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$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
$2,600 - $2,900
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$2,600 - $2,900

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$2,600 - $2,900
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20 Locust St

20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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property at 38 Central St

$5,000 - $10,000

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$5,000

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38 Central St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 22 N Ridge Rd

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 3

22 N Ridge Rd

IpswichMA01938
property at 6 Cabo Dr

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

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6 Cabo Dr

GloucesterMA01930
property at 13 Bowdoin Rd

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

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13 Bowdoin Rd

IpswichMA01938
property at 5 Pirates Ln

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

5 Pirates Ln

GloucesterMA01930
property at 24 Cobblestone Ln

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

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24 Cobblestone Ln

GloucesterMA01930
property at 49 Raymond St

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 9

49 Raymond St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
property at 660 Washington St

$3,850

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$3,850

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$3,850

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 3

660 Washington St

GloucesterMA01930

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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at 14 North in the Choate Farm neighborhood and is 1,529 square feet priced from $3,307. Vavel Apartments in the South Salem neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,464 square feet and currently listed start at $3,950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
14 NorthBayberry Shores Loft (B2FL)1,529 Sq Ft$3,307
Vavel ApartmentsA71,464 Sq Ft$3,950
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB11,300 Sq Ft$3,099
Bradlee DanversTwo Bedroom B2F2L1,280 Sq Ft$3,479
Essex Apartment HomesSylvan1,225 Sq Ft$2,945
20 Locust StConcept 21,150 Sq Ft$2,600
Salem Highlands2 Bedroom Renovated1,082 Sq Ft$2,400
Traders RowB2D1,051 Sq Ft$3,070
Amara2B51,044 Sq Ft$4,399
Maple Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms840 Sq Ft$3,350

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 15, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the 2 bed / 1 bath Model starting from $1,935 at Central Grammar in the West Gloucester neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed Model at 296-300 Washington St starting at $2,250 in the South Salem neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $3,057. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath$1,935
296-300 Washington St2 Bed$2,250
256 Washington2BR/1.0BA$2,400
Salem Highlands2 Bedroom, non-renovated$2,400
Hannah VillageTwo Bedroom$2,500
20 Locust StConcept 2$2,600
Folly Hill Meadows2Bd 1.5Bt (1000 sq ft)$2,675
14 NorthBamboo Gardens (B2E)$2,734
Bradlee DanversTwo Bedroom B2C2$2,768
Station 1012 Bed A$2,820

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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 Central Grammar listed at $1,935.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $3,057.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,529 square feet unit starting from $3,307 at 14 North.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,029 sq ft.

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