
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Suburbs Essex Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $900 (109 Rentals)
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92 S Common St

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2 Johnsons Ter

BayView Apartments

64 Market St

145 Munroe St, Unit 304

38 Estes St, Unit 4

585 Essex St

54 Tudor St

55 Broad St
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236 Euclid Ave

2 Kingsley Terrace

4 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 10

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

104-106 Lewis St

119 Lewis St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit Unit 1

50 Baldwin St

542 Eastern Ave

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Breakwater North Harbor
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838 Western Ave

116-124A Central Ave, Unit 41

44 Estes St, Unit 5

44 Estes St, Unit 14

138 Franklin St

44 Estes St, Unit 26

38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15

The Vault

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11-17 Beach Road Apartments
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124 Green St

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

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Caldwell

25 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3

36 Sagamore St

20 Park St

550 Walnut Street

112 S Common St

175 Ocean St

67 Tudor St, Unit 16
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22 Chatham St, Unit 2L

23 Echo Grove Ave

141 Franklin St

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Cove164

6 Needhams Lndg Rd

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The Oxford Lynn

472 Essex St

23 Central Ave, Unit 402

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121 Johnson St, Unit Unit 2L, Unit Unit 2L

386 Summer St, Unit 20, Unit 20
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North Suburbs Essex, Lynn, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Suburbs Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Suburbs Essex Studio Apartments | $2,170 | $1,400 | $3,460 |
| North Suburbs Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,500 | $3,684 |
| North Suburbs Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $1,995 | $4,901 |
| North Suburbs Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $2,500 | $5,485 |
| North Suburbs Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
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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 $1,595. Altitude Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. Here are the most affordable North Suburbs Essex apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
| Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Caldwell | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| Myrtle Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Road | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Vault | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 20 Park St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Suburbs Essex, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Suburbs Essex area is the $0.52 price per square foot 330 Swains Pond Ave Model at 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 in the in the Hammersmith Village neighborhood starting from $5,150. The second greatest value North Suburbs Essex apartment is the 41 Collins St Model at 41 Collins St, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Suburbs Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330 | 330 Swains Pond Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.52 |
| 41 Collins St, Unit 2 | 41 Collins St | 4BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 30 Henry Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Henry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 22 Whiting St, Unit 1 | 22 Whiting St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 96 Lawrence St, Unit #3 | 96 Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #2 | 12 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Michaels Landing | FIRST FLOOR 2BED 2BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 730 Summer St, Unit 2 | 730 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 230 Broadway, Unit #2 | 230 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 2 Johnsons Ter | 2 Johnsons Ter | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Suburbs Essex?
The cheapest apartment in North Suburbs Essex is 11-17 Beach Road Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in North Suburbs Essex costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Suburbs Essex?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 73 regular apartments in North Suburbs Essex that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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 $220 which is $5,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Suburbs Essex.
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