Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Suburbs Essex Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 69 N Common St

69 N Common St

LynnMA01902
property at 38 Sargents Ct

38 Sargents Ct

LynnMA01905
property at 585 Essex St

585 Essex St

LynnMA01901
property at 64 Market St

64 Market St

LynnMA01901
property at 16 Surfside Rd

16 Surfside Rd

LynnMA01902
property at 77 W Green St

77 W Green St

LynnMA01902

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property at 77 Green St

77 Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 4 Kingsley Terrace
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property at 124 Green St

124 Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 3 Kingsley Terrace
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Breakwater North Harbor
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$1,825 - $4,220
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$1,825 - $4,220

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$1,825 - $4,220
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Breakwater North Harbor

254-258 Lynnway PkyLynn, MA 01901
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Caldwell
$1,830 - $3,175
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$1,830 - $3,175

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$1,830 - $3,175
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Caldwell

34 Munroe StLynn, MA 01901
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property at 35 Sagamore St

35 Sagamore St

LynnMA01902
property at 99 Franklin St

99 Franklin St

LynnMA01902
property at 44 Estes St

44 Estes St

LynnMA01902

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property at 838 Western Ave

838 Western Ave

LynnMA01905
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Cobbet Hill
1 to 4 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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64 Market St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

64 Market St

64 Market StLynn, MA 01901
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Floating Bridge Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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25 Woodman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Woodman St

25-27 Woodman StLynn, MA 01905

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131 Ocean St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Ocean St

131 Ocean 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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550 Walnut Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Walnut Street

550 Walnut StLynn, MA 01905
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property at 2 Granite St

2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148
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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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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

246 BroadwayMalden, MA 02148
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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 1 Bed unit found at Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) priced from $950. BayView Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable North Suburbs Essex apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
BayView Apartments135 Ocean StStudio,1BA$1,650
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,725
175 Ocean StThe Twos1BR,1BA$1,800
550 Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
The Vault0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,925
The Chase at Overlook Ridge, EastDesign EA - WStudio,1BA$1,931
CaldwellS1Studio,1BA$1,935
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,945
Warden PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Suburbs Essex, MA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Suburbs Essex area is the $0.24 price per square foot 15 Garfield Ave Model at 15 Garfield Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value North Suburbs Essex apartment is the 124 Chestnut St Model at 124 Chestnut St, Unit 002R starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 Garfield Ave, Unit 115 Garfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
124 Chestnut St, Unit 002R124 Chestnut St5BR,2BA$0.35
330 Swains Pond Ave, Unit 330330 Swains Pond Ave5BR,2.5BA$0.52
40 Fowler Ave40 Fowler Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.65
12 Michigan Ave, Unit 12 Michigan Ave Lynn #212 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
118 Vine St, Unit 2118 Vine St2BR,1BA$2.60
Quarrystone At Overlook RidgeA31BR,1BA$2.67
18 Rockingham St, Unit 318 Rockingham St3BR,1BA$2.63
31 Walter St, Unit 331 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.57
Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Suburbs Essex, Lynn, MA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Suburbs Essex is Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Suburbs Essex costs $4,500.

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 60 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 $210 which is $4,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Suburbs Essex.

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