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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex County, MA. 57 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a tv
    Today

    32 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
    Today

    40 R Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
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Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    30 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • an open living room with a large window and a couch and tables
    Today

    300 Canal Street Suite 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED $1,775+
    2 BEDS $2,090+

Apartments Under $1,800

Apartments Under $2,000

  • an overhead view of a kitchen with white cabinets and drawers
    Today

    37A Maple Avenue, Andover, MA 01810
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    1 BED $2,095
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  • a fireplace in a living room with a rug
    Today

    Main, Punchard, Salem, And Elm Street, Andover, MA 01810
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    1 BED $2,195
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair in front of a window
    Today

    0 Beverly Commons Drive, Beverly, MA 01915
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    1 BED $2,373+
    2 BEDS $2,784+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
    Today

    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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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
    Today

    18 Anderson Lane, Lynn, MA 01902
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    25 Pleasant Street, Lynn, MA 01902
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a tv
    Today

    12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970
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  • a living room with leather furniture and a television
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    301 Essex Street, 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 $1,900 and $5,145.

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

There are 62 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Essex County, MA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

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

The average Essex County, MA cheap apartment size is 491 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 57 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 $2,562 per month so any rental south of $2,050 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Essex County, MA rents go as low as $1,595/mo.

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