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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,400 (64 Rentals)
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Brookside Apartments
23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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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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$1,700 - $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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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7 Berry St
7 Berry StDanvers, MA 01923
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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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$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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$2,050 - $3,050
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15The Heights At Cape Ann
950 Heights at CapeGloucester, MA 01930
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$2,058 - $3,525
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$2,058 - $3,525
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Beverly Commons
0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,140 - $2,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPrinceton Crossing
12 Heritage DrSalem, MA 01970
67 Friend St, Unit 2
67 Friend St
GloucesterMA01930
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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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$2,250
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$2,250
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$2,250
296-300 Washington St
296-300 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,275 - $2,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFolly Hill Meadows
1 Apple RdBeverly, 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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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500
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$2,300 - $2,500
Hannah Village
17 Conant StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,325 - $4,110
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurnham Apartment Homes
375 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,347 - $3,831
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$2,332 - $3,816
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14 North
1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,350 - $3,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now231 Washington Residences
231 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,400
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBoxford Woods
10 Boxford RdRowley, MA 01969
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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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$2,452 - $15,841
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$2,437 - $15,826
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Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,474 - $3,969
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$2,459 - $3,954
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$2,474 - $3,969
Bradlee Danvers
50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,513 - $3,413
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$2,455 - $3,355
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eaves Peabody
51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,544 - $4,310
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$2,544 - $4,310
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,544 - $4,199
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$2,544 - $4,199
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The Beverly Collection: Link 480
480 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,550
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14University Square South
124 Ocean AveSalem, MA 01970
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$2,562 - $3,603
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$2,562 - $3,603
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$2,562 - $3,603
Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon DrPeabody, MA 01960
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$2,585 - $3,703
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$2,585 - $3,703
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The Beverly Collection: Flats at 131
131 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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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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$2,654 - $8,129
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$2,654 - $8,129
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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$2,675 - $2,895
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$2,675 - $2,895
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Halstead Salem Station
72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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$2,686 - $4,674
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$2,686 - $4,674
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The Beverly Collection: The Block
140 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,715 - $3,400
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8240 Conant Apartments
240 Conant StDanvers, MA 01923
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$2,775 - $3,835
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$2,775 - $3,835
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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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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$2,849 - $3,999
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSedna Beverly
16 Congress StBeverly, MA 01915
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$2,925 - $3,350
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Properties
70-92 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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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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1 Powder House Ln
1 Powder House LnManchester, MA 01944
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50 Broadway Apartment Homes
50 BroadwayBeverly, MA 01915
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Cable Gardens 62+ Community
126 County RdIpswich, MA 01938
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Historic 1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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Bayside Apartments
100-101 Colonial DrIpswich, MA 01938
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University Square North
136 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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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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| Essex Studio Apartments | $2,237 | $1,700 | $4,212 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,655 | $1,550 | $4,321 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,700 | $5,000 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $2,675 | $4,930 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,700. Shops and Lofts at Market Street in the Plum Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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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| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Shops and Lofts at Market Street | 11 Topsfield Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| University Square North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Maple Square Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 296-300 Washington St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Hannah Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Burnham Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,305 |
| Beverly Commons | 2Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA and Nearby
As of August 15, 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 $3,089 with a $2.38 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 | $2.38 |
| 14 North | Cypress Gardens (C2) | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Essex Apartment Homes | Sylvan | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Station 101 | 2 Bed A | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Central Grammar | 2 bed / 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom - 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 2Bd 1.5Bt (1000 sq ft) | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.68 |
| 256 Washington | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,850 at Shops and Lofts at Market Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,935 at Central Grammar.
What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 North and starts from $3,370.
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