
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Suburbs Essex Neighborhood of Lynn, MA from $900 (66 Rentals)
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32 Chestnut St, Unit 8

BayView Apartments

2 Kingsley Terrace

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

49 Munroe St, Unit Green Line Studio Loft

92 S Common St

75 Baldwin St

119 Lewis St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1
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Breakwater North Harbor

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Caldwell

44 Estes St, Unit 5

44 Estes St, Unit 14

38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15

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11-17 Beach Road Apartments

23 Central Ave, Unit 301

303 Broadway

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20 Park St
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61 Vine St

23 Echo Grove Ave

141 Franklin St

75 Haviland Ave

175 Ocean St

15 Huss Ct

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Cove164

472 Essex St

67 Tudor St, Unit 27

23 Central Ave, Unit 402
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90 Ford St

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The Oxford Lynn

The Vault

11 & 17 Beach Road Apartments!!

41 Light St

376 Washington St

126 Union St

132-138 S Common St

Cobbet Hill

64 Market St
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Floating Bridge Pond

25 Woodman St

Mosaic

11 Aspen St

131 Ocean St

Riverway Apartments

100 Magnolia Ave

81 Whiting St, Unit 21

73 High Rock St

20 High St
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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 | $2,223 | $1,568 | $3,330 |
| North Suburbs Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,500 | $3,921 |
| North Suburbs Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $1,975 | $4,976 |
| North Suburbs Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,500 | $5,075 |
| North Suburbs Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,616 | $3,200 | $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 Altitude Apartments priced from $1,568. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,568 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Mosaic | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Caldwell | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
| 11-17 Beach Road Apartments | 17 Beach Road 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Breakwater North Harbor | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Chase at Overlook Ridge | Design EA - W | Studio,1BA | $1,973 |
| 20 Park St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Threes | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| West of One | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Suburbs Essex, MA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Suburbs Essex area is the $0.27 price per square foot 72 Myrtle St Model at 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value North Suburbs Essex apartment is the 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 starting at $3,275 with a $0.78 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. |
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| 72 Myrtle St, Unit 1 | 72 Myrtle St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 12 Walter St, Unit #1 | 12 Walter St | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 61 Park St, Unit 61 Park St Unit 3 | 61 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 87 Auburn St, Unit 87 Auburn Street | 87 Auburn St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| 96 Lawrence St, Unit #3 | 96 Lawrence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 12 Michigan Ave | 12 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 | 63 Ingalls St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 730 Summer St, Unit 2 | 730 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 454 Chatham St, Unit apt2 | 454 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 230 Broadway, Unit #2 | 230 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 Mosaic which is listed at $1,795, 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 58 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 $200 which is $5,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Suburbs Essex.
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