Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Suburbs Essex Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $900 (53 Rentals)

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472 Essex St

LynnMA01902
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Cobbet Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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132-138 S Common St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132-138 S Common St

132-138 S Common StLynn, MA 01902
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Riverway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverway Apartments

6 Needhams Landing RdLynn, MA 01905
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Floating Bridge Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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64 Market St
Studio Apartments

64 Market St

64 Market StLynn, MA 01901
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25 Woodman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Woodman St

25-27 Woodman StLynn, MA 01905
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131 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Ocean St

131 Ocean StLynn, MA 01902

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30 Howard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Howard St

30 Howard StSaugus, MA 01906
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7 Falmouth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Falmouth St

7 Falmouth StSaugus, MA 01906
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North Suburbs Essex, Lynn, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Suburbs Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Suburbs Essex area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at BayView Apartments priced from $1,500. Market Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable North Suburbs Essex apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayView Apartments66 Studio ClassicStudio,1BA$1,500
Market Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,840
The Vault1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,875
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Suburbs Essex, MA

As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Suburbs Essex area is the $0.20 price per square foot 82 Chestnut St Model at 82 Chestnut St, Unit #3 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value North Suburbs Essex apartment is the 16 Hanson Rd Model at 16 Hanson Rd, Unit #1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the East Saugus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Suburbs Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
82 Chestnut St, Unit #382 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$0.20
16 Hanson Rd, Unit #116 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
17 Hanson Rd, Unit #117 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
12 Hanson Rd, Unit #212 Hanson Rd2BR,1BA$0.25
106 Laurel St, Unit #1106 Laurel St1BR,1BA$0.26
110 Laurel St, Unit #1110 Laurel St2BR,1BA$0.26
21 Essex St, Unit #621 Essex St3BR,1BA$0.27
35 Pacific St, Unit #235 Pacific St2BR,1BA$1.73
56 Broad St, Unit #256 Broad St1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Suburbs Essex, Lynn, MA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Lynn, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Boston, MA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Suburbs Essex Neighborhood in Lynn, MA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Suburbs Essex Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Suburbs Essex?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Suburbs Essex is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Suburbs Essex?

The cheapest apartment in North Suburbs Essex is The Vault which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in North Suburbs Essex costs $5,575.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Suburbs Essex?

Cheap apartments in North Suburbs Essex have an average cost of $164 which is $5,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Suburbs Essex.

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