Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA from $1,300 (22 Rentals)

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Brookside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Apartments

23 Story StEssex, MA 01929
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1 Harbor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Harbor

1 Harbor StSalem, MA 01970
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12 Summer Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Summer Street

10-12 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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Millwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Millwood Apartments

802 Haverhill StreetRowley, MA 01969
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Essex, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MA is a Studio unit found at Bayside Apartments in the Plum Island 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Shops and Lofts at Market Street11 Topsfield Rd1BR,1BA$1,850
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
The Beverly Collection: Link 480Link S1A | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,138
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.81 price per square foot A5 Model at Vavel Apartments in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 Bed T04 Model at 240 Conant Apartments starting at $3,200 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Choate Farm 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 ApartmentsA52BR,2BA$2.81
240 Conant Apartments2 Bed T042BR,2BA$2.64
20 Locust StConcept 32BR,2BA$2.42
Hawthorne CommonsThe Salem Common2BR,2BA$2.88
Traders RowB2C2BR,2BA$2.99
39 Railroad2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.45
Folly Hill MeadowsRenovated 1br1BR,1BA$2.87
Hannah VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.03
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.02
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 Bayside Apartments 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 $2,100 at Bayside Apartments.

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