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Essex Co-Op
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Essex Co-Op

1000 Franklin AveEssex, MD 21221
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The Greens
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The Greens

1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Essex Village
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Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
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Eastgate Townhomes
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Eastgate Townhomes

2 Fore CtEssex, MD 21221
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Alpine Garden
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Alpine Garden

975 Mace AveEssex, MD 21221
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Southwoods
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Southwoods

5 Eddystone PlEssex, MD 21221
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Stansbury Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stansbury Manor

1 Alder DrMiddle River, MD 21220
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Essex, MD Local Guide

Largest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is found at Commons at Whitemarsh in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood and is 900 square feet priced from $1,175. Overlook at Franklin Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 852 square feet and currently listed start at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,175
Overlook at Franklin SquareA1GD - Den852 Sq Ft$1,875
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom with den704 Sq Ft$1,218
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom + den704 Sq Ft$1,168
Stansbury Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe700 Sq Ft$1,339
The Apartments at Canterbury1BR 1BA (690sf)690 Sq Ft$1,340
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft675 Sq FtCall for Rates
Windsor House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,211
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft629 Sq Ft$1,060
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment472 Sq Ft$870

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is the One bedroom Apartment Model starting from $870 at Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Greens Apartments and Townhomes starting at $885 in the Essex neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,254. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment$870
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom$885
Oak Grove by OneWallOne Bedroom$985
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,030
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft$1,060
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsMarlyn 1Bed 1Bath$1,065
Mansfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath$1,108
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom$1,175
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft$1,190
Windsor House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,211

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes listed at $870.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,254.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 900 square feet unit starting from $1,175 at Commons at Whitemarsh.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 624 sq ft.

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