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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Luxury apartment
- Downtown area
- Near by restaurants
Location
284 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA|North Common
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Property Overview
284 Essex Street is a luxury apartment in a downtown area with nearby restaurants, offering an excellent balance between price and value and strong overall ratings across amenities, location, and trustworthiness. With an 8.1/10 expert rating, competitive pricing, a 9/10 location score, and detailed listing information including 14 photos and proximity to a top-rated middle school, it presents a compelling option for renters seeking convenience and quality.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Images Available
- Pet friendly
Floor plans
| 284 Essex Street - 502 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 773 sqft | $2,350 /mo | |||
| 284 Essex Street - 503 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,015 sqft | $2,350 /mo | Welcome to Essex Elite Apartments, located in the heart of Lawrence, MA! These newly remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-2 bath apartments offer over 1,000 square feet of stylish living space, complete with modern finishes. Enjoy elevator access, a spacious community room, and the option of garage parking. Each unit boasts an open-concept layout, featuring a sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. Situated in the vibrant downtown area, you'll be steps away from local shops, dining, and public transportation. Please note: Photos are of a staged unit and may not represent the exact apartment available. Schedule your tour today and experience city living at its finest! | ||
| 284 Essex Street - 304 | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,024 sqft | $2,500 /mo | Luxury apartment in downtown area. Near by restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, 15 minutes walk to the train station, 3 minutes walk to the bus station, and much more | ||
| 284 Essex Street - 404 | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,024 sqft | $2,500 /mo |
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Amenities for 284 Essex Street
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time.
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OPTIONAL FEES
Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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Limit1
Cat
Pet Terms
1 cat max.
Dog
Pet Terms
1 dog max.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 284 Essex Street
Welcome to Essex Elite Apartments, located in the heart of Lawrence, MA! These newly remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-2 bath apartments offer over 1,000 square feet of stylish living space, complete with modern finishes. Enjoy elevator access, a spacious community room, and the option of garage parking. Each unit boasts an open-concept layout, featuring a sleek kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. Situated in the vibrant downtown area, you'll be steps away from local shops, dining, and public transportation. Please note: Photos are of a staged unit and may not represent the exact apartment available. Schedule your tour today and experience city living at its finest!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.5
/10
Very Good284 Essex Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 284 Essex Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 284 Essex Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
284 Essex Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 284 Essex Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 284 Essex Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
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Rent trends in North Common
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 31% higher than 1-bedrooms in North Common.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 284 Essex Street to be 1% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in North Common.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
North Common
Lawrence
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,895 |
| July 2024 | $1,859 |
| August 2024 | $2,010 |
| September 2024 | $2,003 |
| October 2024 | $1,988 |
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,605 |
| January 2025 | $1,362 |
| February 2025 | $1,637 |
| March 2025 | $1,577 |
| April 2025 | $963 |
| May 2025 | $795 |
| June 2025 | $888 |
| August 2025 | $1,521 |
| September 2025 | $1,500 |
| October 2025 | $1,328 |
| November 2025 | $1,050 |
| December 2025 | $1,243 |
| January 2026 | $1,660 |
| February 2026 | $1,532 |
| March 2026 | $1,683 |
| April 2026 | $1,658 |
| May 2026 | $1,412 |
| June 2026 | $1,280 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,062 |
| July 2024 | $2,075 |
| August 2024 | $2,075 |
| September 2024 | $2,075 |
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Can I afford to live at 284 Essex St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$94,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $94,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,350.
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Schools near 284 Essex Street
Oliver Elementary School
183 haverhill st
lawrence, MA, 1840
1-5Public
C-
School for Exceptional Studies
233 haverhill st
lawrence, MA, 1841
PK, K-12Public
Francis M. Leahy School
100 erving ave
lawrence, MA, 1841
1-5Public
C-
Lawlor Early Childhood Center
41 lexington st
lawrence, MA, 1841
KPublic
B-
Rollins Early Childhood Center
451 howard st
lawrence, MA, 1841
PK, KPublic
B-
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Getting around Lawrence near 284 Essex St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 284 Essex St, Lawrence
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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