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1 of 24
1 of 11
$2,350
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Dishwasher, Cats allowed, and Parking
1 of 15
$2,200
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Cats allowed, and Recently renovated
1 of 10
$1,775
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed

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1 of 17
$6,000
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Pool + more
1 of 10
$6,500
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, and Fireplace
1 of 24
$4,900
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Stainless steel, and Air conditioning
Average rent in Essex County, Massachusetts
Studio
$2,052
1 Bed
$2,478
2 Beds
$3,048
3+ Beds
$3,889
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Essex County, the average rent is $2,052 for a studio, $2,478 for a 1-bedroom, $3,048 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,889 for a 3-bedroom.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Essex County.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Essex County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Boston University, Simmons College, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Roxbury Community College, Northern Essex Community College, and Massachusetts Bay Community College.