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| 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 | $2,974 | $1,500 | $4,750 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $2,650 | $4,795 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is found at Halstead Salem Station in the South Salem neighborhood and is 1,714 square feet priced from $4,705. Halstead Beverly Townhomes in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,295 square feet and currently listed start at $3,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Salem Station | TH1 | 1,714 Sq Ft | $4,705 |
| Halstead Beverly Townhomes | 3 BR - Classic Finish | 1,295 Sq Ft | $3,875 |
| 14 North | Cypress Gardens (C2) | 1,265 Sq Ft | $3,285 |
| Bradlee Danvers | Three Bedroom C2A | 1,265 Sq Ft | $3,290 |
As of November 16, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MA is the Cypress Gardens (C2) Model starting from $3,285 at 14 North in the Choate Farm neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom C2A Model at Bradlee Danvers starting at $3,290 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $3,510. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 14 North | Cypress Gardens (C2) | $3,285 |
| Bradlee Danvers | Three Bedroom C2A | $3,290 |
| Halstead Beverly Townhomes | 3 BR - Classic Finish | $3,875 |
| Halstead Salem Station | TH1 | $4,705 |
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The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $3,510.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,714 square feet unit starting from $4,705 at Halstead Salem Station.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 1,319 sq ft.
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