2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD (46 Rentals)

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The Greens
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens

1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Eastgate Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Townhomes

2 Fore CtEssex, MD 21221
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Gateway Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Townhomes

948 Hartland RdEssex, MD 21221
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Alpine Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Garden

975 Mace AveEssex, MD 21221
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Southwoods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwoods

5 Eddystone PlEssex, MD 21221
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Essex Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
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Blenheim Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Blenheim Apartments

7505-7529 Lange StBaltimore, MD 21224
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230 Endsleigh Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

230 Endsleigh Ave

230 Endsleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220
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Stansbury Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stansbury Manor

1 Alder DrMiddle River, MD 21220
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Largest Available Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is found at Overlook at Franklin Square in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood and is 1,121 square feet priced from $2,240. Stansbury Manor has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,734. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Overlook at Franklin SquareB2H1,121 Sq Ft$2,240
Stansbury Manor2 Bedroom Townhome1,100 Sq Ft$1,734
The Apartments at Canterbury2BR 2BA (1020sf)1,020 Sq Ft$1,909
Commons at WhitemarshTwo Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,260
Rosedale Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic DLX (RG)989 Sq Ft$1,495
Hyde Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath967 Sq Ft$1,206
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 945 sqft945 Sq FtCall for Rates
Oak Grove by OneWallTwo Bedroom TH854 Sq Ft$1,385
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome851 Sq Ft$1,280
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom742 Sq Ft$1,081

Cheapest Available Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, MD is the 2BD/1BA Model starting from $1,063 at Middle River Overlook in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom Model at Oak Grove by OneWall starting at $1,080 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,471. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Middle River Overlook2BD/1BA$1,063
Oak Grove by OneWallTwo Bedroom$1,080
The Greens Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom$1,081
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Apartment$1,082
Charlesmont Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 806 sqft$1,120
Hartland Village ApartmentsTwo bedroom$1,131
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex 2Bed 1Bath$1,184
Hyde Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath$1,206
Mansfield Woods Apartments2 bedroom, 1 bath$1,220
Commons at WhitemarshTwo Bedroom$1,260

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Essex is at Middle River Overlook listed at $1,063.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,471.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,121 square feet unit starting from $2,240 at Overlook at Franklin Square.

What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 896 sq ft.

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