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Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD under $1300

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Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD under $1300. 134 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1460 E Hadwick Drive, Essex, MD 21221
    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,115+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a window
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    1114 Tace Drive, 2D, Essex, MD 21221
    STUDIO $931+
    1 BED $984+
    2 BEDS $1,055+
  • a building with a sign in front of it
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    400 Essex Ave, Essex, MD 21221
    STUDIO $880
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,050

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  • a building with a checkered facade on a city street
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    7000 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206
    STUDIO $20
  • a blue van parked in front of an old building
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    10 N Highland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
    3 BEDS $938
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  • two cars parked in front of an apartment building
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    102 N Highland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • the front of a building with a green door and windows
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    3315 Noble St, Baltimore, MD 21224
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a brick house with three windows and a porch
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    3325 Dudley Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • a hallway with a staircase and a window
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    1209 N Luzerne Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
    3 BEDS $1,000
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a fireplace
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    502 N Montford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with a couch and a red rug
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    528 N Montford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205
    2 BEDS $1,280
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  • a red and white house on a city street
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    2020 East Lafayette Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
    3 BEDS $1,100
  • a rendering of a building on the corner of a street
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    210 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,288
  • an old brick house with an orange awning and a sign in front
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    1636 Kingsway Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $1,000
  • a white car parked in front of an apartment building
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    1631 Northgate Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $850+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a key in the door
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    1543 Northwick Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $850
  • a brick house with snow on the ground
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    Road, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $900+
  • Baltimore City 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent

    Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD 21223
    1 BED $840
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a red brick house with a white door on a street
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    3611 Mt Pleasant Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
    2 BEDS $1,150
  • 1233 Walters Ave 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1233 Walters Ave, Baltimore, MD 21239
    1 BED $833
  • 326 E. 25Th St 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    326 E. 25Th St, Baltimore, MD 21218
    1 BED $500
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a large window
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    300 N Charles St, BALTIMORE, MD 21201
    1 BED $950+
  • a tall brick building with a red door and windows
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    4 And 10 E Biddle Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
    STUDIO $1,300+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    301 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
    STUDIO $1,050+
  • a tank is parked in front of a building
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    1116 Gleneagle Road, Baltimore, MD 21239
    1 BED $850
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Getting around in Essex, MD

21 /100
Car-Dependent
32 /100
Some Transit
30 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 21, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 30

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Essex, MD last updated?

Prices and availability in Essex, MD were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Essex, MD?

The best apartments in Essex, MD are: Townhomes at River Crossing, Walnut Grove Townhomes*, Foxridge Townhomes, Kings Mill Apartments & Townhomes and Hyde Park Apartments*.

What type of rental buildings are in Essex, MD?

In Essex, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Essex's rentals, 84% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Essex, MD under $1,300

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,300?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 134 apartments for rent in Essex, MD on which you’ll spend less than $1,300. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,300

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,300. The average rental size in Essex, MD is 892 Sqft, but the $1,300 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.

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