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23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,400 (57 Rentals)
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$1,550 - $1,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilitySalem Heights
12 Pope StSalem, MA 01970
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$1,672 - $2,720
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1 Powder House Ln
1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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$1,700 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSalem Highlands
84 Highland AveSalem, 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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$1,925 - $2,575
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Gardens
2 Esquire DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$1,935
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentral Grammar
10 Dale AveGloucester, MA 01930
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$1,950 - $2,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBayside Apartments
100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
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$1,995 - $2,895
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15The Heights At Cape Ann
950 Heights at CapeGloucester, MA 01930
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$2,000 - $2,940
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStation 101
101 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,025 - $4,050
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMaple Square Apartments
128 Maple StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,150 - $2,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6Princeton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
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$2,153 - $3,273
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$2,095 - $3,215
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eaves Peabody
51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,170 - $3,711
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$2,170 - $3,711
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The Beverly Collection: The Block
140 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,195 - $2,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFolly Hill Meadows
1 Apple RdBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,200 - $2,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowUniversity Square South
124 Ocean AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,225 - $3,175
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTerrace Estates Apartments
143 Shore DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,249 - $3,945
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$2,234 - $3,930
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14 North
1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,275 - $3,581
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$2,275 - $3,581
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The Beverly Collection: Link 480
480 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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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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Hannah Village
17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,300 - $3,953
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$2,300 - $3,953
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Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,370 - $3,245
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnham Apartment Homes
375 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,393 - $3,786
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$2,393 - $3,786
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,395 - $4,191
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$2,380 - $4,176
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Bradlee Danvers
50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now256 Washington
260 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,405 - $8,242
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$2,405 - $8,242
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,450 - $3,745
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEnterprise Apartment Homes
79 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,464 - $18,151
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$2,449 - $18,136
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Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,550 - $3,530
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7Grove Street Landing
64 Grove StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,560 - $3,510
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$2,560 - $3,510
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Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,567 - $3,854
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$2,567 - $3,854
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Beverly Commons
0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,600 - $2,900
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20 Locust St
20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,687 - $4,782
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$2,687 - $4,782
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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
131 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,709 - $5,082
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Amara
6 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now240 Conant Apartments
240 Conant StDanvers, MA 01923
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Residences at St. James
160 Federal StSalem, MA 01970
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The Lighthouses
34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
50 Broadway Apartment Homes
50 BroadwayBeverly, MA 01915
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1 Bedroom Apartments
7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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1 Bedroom Apartments
1 Harbor
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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Cable Gardens 62+ Community
126 County RdIpswich, MA 01938
138 Leonard St
GloucesterMA01930
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Millwood Apartments
802 Haverhill StreetRowley, MA 01969
6 Railroad Ave
RockportMA01966
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University Square North
136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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1 Bedroom Apartments
62 Cabot
62 Cabot StBeverly, MA 01915
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39 Railroad
39 Railroad AveBeverly, MA 01915
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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 |
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| Cheap Essex Studio Apartments | $2,596 | $1,700 | $3,687 |
| Cheap Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,550 | $3,715 |
| Cheap Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,700 | $5,082 |
| Cheap Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $2,675 | $4,979 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood priced from $1,672. Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1 Powder House Ln | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Bayside Apartments | Country 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Maple Square Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| eaves Peabody | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,188 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| The Beverly Collection: Link 480 | Link S1A | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,284 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.75 price per square foot A4 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott starting at $3,129 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vavel Apartments | A4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 240 Conant Apartments | 2 Bed T02 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| River Properties | Top Floor: 2 bed 2 bath: 28 Goodhue | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Station 101 | 2 Bed A | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| University Square South | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| 256 Washington | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 870SF 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,672 at 1 Powder House Ln.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,935 at Central Grammar.
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