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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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Essex Co-Op Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Co-Op Apartments

1000 Franklin AveEssex, 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 801 square feet and currently listed start at $1,890. 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 SquareA1ED - Den801 Sq Ft$1,890
Hyde Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath732 Sq Ft$1,103
Ridge View Apartment Homes1 Bdrm 1 Ba - Large714 Sq Ft$1,301
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom + den704 Sq Ft$1,218
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom with den704 Sq Ft$1,168
Stansbury Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe700 Sq Ft$1,459
The Apartments at Canterbury1BR 1BA (690sf)690 Sq Ft$1,348
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft675 Sq Ft$1,230
Windsor House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,273

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is the One bedroom Model starting from $1,030 at Hartland Village Apartments in the Essex neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Marlyn 1Bed 1Bath Model at Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens Apartments starting at $1,065 in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,030
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsMarlyn 1Bed 1Bath$1,065
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom$1,090
Hyde Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,103
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment$1,115
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft$1,130
Mansfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath$1,153
Cherry TreeOne Bed One Bath Standard$1,170
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom$1,175
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft$1,230

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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 Hartland Village Apartments listed at $1,030.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,263.

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 880 sq ft.

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