
Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD Under $2,000 (72 Rentals)


Townhomes at River Crossing

Harbor Estates Townhomes

Verona at Middle River

Glenwood Gardens Apartments

Hyde Park Apartments

Essex Park Apartments and Townhomes

Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes

Mansfield Woods Apartments

Essex Village & Marlyn Gardens Apartments
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The Greens Apartments and Townhomes

Hartland Village Apartments

1409 Nicolay Way

153 Bennett Rd

706 Seawall Rd

165 Hampshire Rd

233 Orville Rd

2043 Sue Ave

4 Essex Ave

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River Point Senior Apartments

Gateway Townhomes

Alpine Garden

Eastgate Townhomes

The Greens

Essex Village

Kingston Townhomes

Overlook at Franklin Square

Ross Ridge Apartment Homes

The Apartments at Canterbury
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Townhomes at Rivers Gate

Windsor House Apartments

Rosedale Gardens

Ridge View Apartment Homes

Cherry Tree

Charlesmont Apartment Homes

Oak Grove by OneWall

Kenwood Park Apartments

3413 Wallford Dr

3317 Belsford Ct
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1542 Becklow Ave

7863 St Fabian Ln

932 Elton Ave

120 Kingston Rd

3314 Wallford Dr

47 S Hawthorne Rd

2167 Graythorn Rd

72 Chelmsford Ct

8852 Pennsbury Pl

7444 Berkshire Rd
Essex, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments Under $2000 | $971 | $677 | $1,195 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,289 | $870 | $1,970 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,489 | $1,022 | $2,400 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $1,894 | $1,501 | $3,048 |
| Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,901 | $2,901 | $2,901 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essex
How much are Studio apartments in Essex?
There are currently 16 Studio Apartments in Essex with rent ranges from $677 to $1,195 with an average price of $971.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Essex Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Essex ranges from $870 to $1,970 with an average monthly rent of $1,289.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Essex range from $1,022 to $2,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,489.
How expensive are Essex Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 18 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Essex on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,501 to $3,048 - averaging $1,894 for the location.
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