Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Essex, MA (28 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Commons
$2,200 - $6,056
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$2,200 - $6,056

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$2,200 - $6,056
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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970
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14 North
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$2,400 - $3,552
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$2,385 - $3,537
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$2,400 - $3,552
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14 North

1000 Crane Brook WayPeabody, MA 01960
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Traders Row
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$2,314 - $3,475
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$2,314 - $3,475

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$2,314 - $3,475
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Traders Row

45 Traders WaySalem, MA 01970
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott
$2,729 - $3,119
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$2,715 - $3,105
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$2,729 - $3,119
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage TerSwampscott, MA 01907
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eaves Peabody
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$2,227 - $2,927
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$2,170 - $2,870
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$57

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$2,227 - $2,927
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eaves Peabody

51 Keys DrPeabody, MA 01960
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Halyard
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$2,121 - $3,330
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$2,121 - $3,330

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Halyard

2 School House RdGloucester, MA 01930
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The Landing at Vinnin Square
$2,684 - $7,473
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$2,684 - $7,473

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$2,684 - $7,473
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The Landing at Vinnin Square

330 Paradise RdSwampscott, MA 01907
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas
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$2,521 - $3,926
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$2,521 - $3,926

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$2,521 - $3,926
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The Beverly Collection: Canvas

199-211 Rantoul StBeverly, MA 01915
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Halstead Salem Station
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$2,405 - $4,705
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$2,405 - $4,705

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$2,405 - $4,705
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Halstead Salem Station

72 Flint StSalem, MA 01970
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Halstead Beverly Townhomes
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$2,675 - $3,950
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$2,675 - $3,950

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Halstead Beverly Townhomes

201 Broughton DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Beverly Commons
$2,091 - $3,570
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$2,091 - $3,570

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$2,091 - $3,570
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Beverly Commons

0 Beverly Commons DrBeverly, MA 01915
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Luxury Waterfront Townhouse
3 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury Waterfront Townhouse

6 Stanwood PointGloucester, MA 01930
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162 Summer St
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162 Summer St

162 Summer StManchester, MA 01944
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14 New Derby
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14 New Derby

18 New Derby StSalem, MA 01970
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Olde Salem Jail
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Salem Jail

50 St. Peter StSalem, MA 01970
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Getting Around Essex, MA

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33 / 100

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32 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

How much are Studio apartments in Essex?

There are currently 22 Studio Apartments in Essex with rent ranges from $1,610 to $2,695 with an average price of $2,777.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Essex Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Essex ranges from $1,450 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,485.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Essex range from $1,600 to $4,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,978.

How expensive are Essex Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 17 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Essex on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,650 to $4,750 - averaging $3,483 for the location.

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