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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA

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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a tv
    36
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    32 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a window
    116
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    40 R Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a glass table and a couch
    21
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    1 Water Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
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    1 BED $1,725+
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  • an open living room with a large window and a couch and tables
    64
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    300 Canal Street Suite 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,195+

Apartments Under $2,100

  • a fireplace in a living room with a rug
    25
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    Main, Punchard, Salem, And Elm Street, Andover, MA 01810
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    1 BED $2,095
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    29
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    650 Bulfinch Drive, Andover, MA 01810
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    1 BED $2,105+
    2 BEDS $2,435+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a green rug
    11
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    16 Brook Street, 22 Hidden Road, 37 Maple Avenue, Andover, MA 01810
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    2 BEDS $2,350+
  • a living room with leather furniture and a television
    12
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    301 Essex Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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  • Rent Specials
    Modern Kitchen at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906 Large Primary Bedroom at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906
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    1 Founders Wy, Saugus, MA 01906
    Available
    1 BED $2,423+
    2 BEDS $2,843+
    3 BEDS $3,816+
    Modern Kitchen at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906 Large Primary Bedroom at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906 Dining Area at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906 Outdoor Pool at The Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA 01906
    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Large Closets
  • A modern living room with a wooden table and chairs.
    6
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    128 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923
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    2 BEDS $3,075
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
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    23 Hawley Street, Lawrence, MA 01843
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  • a dining room with tables and chairs and yellow walls
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    215 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
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  • an overhead view of a kitchen with white cabinets and drawers
    13
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    37A Maple Avenue, Andover, MA 01810
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
    35
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    25 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    33
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    12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
    18
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    18 Anderson Lane, Lynn, MA 01902
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Getting around in Essex County, MA

5 /100
Car-Dependent
16 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 5, Bike Score®: 16

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essex County, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,695 and $5,691.

How many cheap rentals are available in Essex County, MA on RentCafe?

There are 91 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, MA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Essex County, MA?

The average Essex County, MA cheap apartment size is 574 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Essex County, MA?

Cheap apartments in Essex County, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Essex County, MA?

A cheap apartment in Essex County, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Essex County, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Essex County, MA has never been easier. We feature 119 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Essex County, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Essex County, MA? The average apartment rent in Essex County is $2,611 per month so any rental south of $2,089 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, MA rents go as low as $1,695/mo.

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