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Essex Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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The Greens
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The Greens

1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Southwoods
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Southwoods

5 Eddystone PlEssex, MD 21221
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Essex Co-Op
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Essex Co-Op

1000 Franklin AveEssex, MD 21221
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Alpine Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Garden

975 Mace 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 Overlook at Franklin Square in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood and is 852 square feet priced from $1,855. Commons at Whitemarsh has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Overlook at Franklin SquareA1GD - Den852 Sq Ft$1,855
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom With Den810 Sq Ft$1,425
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom + den704 Sq Ft$1,113
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom with den704 Sq Ft$1,148
Stansbury Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe700 Sq Ft$1,659
The Apartments at Canterbury1BR 1BA (690sf)690 Sq Ft$1,284
Ridge View Apartment Homes1 Bdrm 1 Ba690 Sq Ft$1,201
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft675 Sq FtCall for Rates
Windsor House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath650 Sq FtCall for Rates
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment472 Sq Ft$1,038

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is the One bedroom Model starting from $986 at Hartland Village Apartments in the Hopewell Point neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Greens Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,020 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,413. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom$986
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom$1,020
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment$1,038
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex 1Bed 1Bath$1,040
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft$1,050
Mansfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath$1,059
Glenwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom- All utilities included$1,084
Oak Grove by OneWallOne Bedroom$1,135
Cherry TreeOne Bedroom One Bath$1,140
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft$1,145

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Getting Around Essex, MD

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $986.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,413.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 852 square feet unit starting from $1,855 at Overlook at Franklin Square.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 632 sq ft.

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