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Essex Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Village

846 Brunswick RdEssex, MD 21221
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The Greens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens

1300 Middleborough RdEssex, MD 21221
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Eastgate Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Townhomes

2 Fore CtEssex, MD 21221
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Alpine Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Garden

975 Mace AveEssex, MD 21221
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Gateway Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Townhomes

948 Hartland RdEssex, MD 21221
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Stansbury Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stansbury Manor

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

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, MD is a Studio unit found at Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens Apartments in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood priced from $803. Hartland Village Apartments in the Essex neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $897. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens ApartmentsEssex Studio 1BathStudio,1BA$803
Hartland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$897
The Greens Apartments and TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$937
Essex Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$996
Mansfield Woods ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,063
Hyde Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,108
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,115
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1,130
Cherry TreeOne Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,175
Commons at WhitemarshOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.45 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms 3 Bath Model at The Pointe at Manorgreen Townhomes in the in the Miramar Landing - Gibson/Taylor neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Model at Foxridge Townhomes starting at $1,673 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Essex neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe at Manorgreen Townhomes4 Bedrooms 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.45
Foxridge Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.97
Walnut Grove Townhomes*3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Kingston Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.49
Harbor Estates Townhomes3 bedroom, 1 bath, W&D3BR,1BA$1.73
Hyde Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Ross Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 675 sqft1BR,1BA$1.81
Kings Mill Apartments and TownhomesOne bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.74
Charlesmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 629 sqft1BR,1BA$1.80
Essex Park Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens Apartments listed at $803.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $996 at Essex Park Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,039 at Essex Park Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor Estates Townhomes and starts from $1,625.

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