Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,400 (63 Rentals)

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Brookside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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Traders Row
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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
$2,300 - $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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eaves Peabody
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$2,302 - $2,758
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$2,244 - $2,700
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$58
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$2,302 - $2,758
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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Halstead Salem Station
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$2,391 - $4,900
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$2,391 - $4,900
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Halstead Salem Station

72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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Bradlee Danvers
$2,395 - $3,949
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$2,380 - $3,934
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$15
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$2,395 - $3,949
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Bradlee Danvers

50 Kirkbride DrDanvers, MA 01923
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property at 23 Elm St

$2,400

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$2,400
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$2,400

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23 Elm St

Manchester by the SeaMA01944
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Hawthorne Commons
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$2,448 - $8,433
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$2,433 - $8,418
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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property at 21 Gardner St

$2,450

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$2,450
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$2,450

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21 Gardner St

HamiltonMA01982

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14 North
$2,509 - $3,356
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$2,494 - $3,341
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$2,509 - $3,356
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 25

14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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20 Locust St
$2,600 - $3,200
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$2,600 - $3,200
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$2,600 - $3,200
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20 Locust St

20 Locust StDanvers, MA 01923
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Beverly Commons
$2,628 - $4,093
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$2,628 - $4,093
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$2,628 - $4,093
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28

Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
property at 32 Beacon St

$1,500 - $3,100

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$1,500
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32 Beacon St

GloucesterMA01930
property at 34 Central St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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34 Central St

IpswichMA01938

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Essex, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,400. 1 Powder House Ln in the Beverly Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,400
1 Powder House LnOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,672
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
50 Broadway Apartment HomesStudio AStudio,1BA$1,780
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Historic 1 Harbor St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
7 Berry St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,935
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.70 price per square foot A7 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 $2,699 with a $2.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vavel ApartmentsA72BR,2BA$2.70
Eagle Rock Apartments at SwampscottB12BR,2BA$2.08
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T022BR,2BA$2.54
Traders RowB2D2BR,2BA$2.90
Central Grammar2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Folly Hill Meadows870SF 1 bed1BR,1BA$2.59
Bayside ApartmentsCountry 1 BR1BR,1BA$2.60
The Heights At Cape Ann2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.93
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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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 The Residences at St. James listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,672 at 1 Powder House Ln.

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 Halstead Beverly Townhomes and starts from $3,850.

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