1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD (40 Rentals)

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Essex Co-Op
1 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Co-Op

1000 Franklin AveEssex, MD 21221
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The Greens
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens

1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Essex Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
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Eastgate Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Townhomes

2 Fore CtEssex, MD 21221
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Alpine Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Garden

975 Mace AveEssex, MD 21221
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Southwoods
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 801 square feet and currently listed start at $1,860. 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$1,860
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$1,218
Stansbury Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe700 Sq Ft$1,419
The Apartments at Canterbury1BR 1BA (690sf)690 Sq Ft$1,345
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft675 Sq Ft$1,390
Windsor House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,271
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment472 Sq Ft$920

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $870 at The Greens Apartments and Townhomes in the Hopewell Point neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the One bedroom Apartment Model at Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes starting at $920 in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,289. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom$870
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment$920
Hartland Village ApartmentsOne bedroom$952
Oak Grove by OneWallOne Bedroom$985
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft$1,050
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsMarlyn 1Bed 1Bath$1,065
Mansfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath$1,071
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom$1,175
Glenwood Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom- All utilities included$1,192
Cherry TreeOne Bed One Bath Standard$1,240

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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 The Greens 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 $1,289.

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 540 sq ft.

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