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16 Magnolia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

16 Magnolia Ave

16 Magnolia Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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99 Central St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ipswich

Top-Floor 1BR Apartment – Ipswich | Heat Included | $1,950

99 Central St #3, Ipswich, MA 01938

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Available Jun 1

1 Sandy Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

Other - Gloucester, MA

1 Sandy Way, Gloucester, MA 01930

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Roof deck

4 beds

3 baths

$9,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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24 Cobblestone Ln Unit 405 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gloucester

CONDOS - Gloucester, MA

24 Cobblestone Ln Unit 405, Gloucester, MA 01930

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

45 Raymond St Apt 7 #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Manchester

CONDOS - Manchester, MA

45 Raymond St Apt 7 #7, Manchester, MA 01944

In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

3 baths

$6,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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23 Ocean St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Manchester By The Sea

23 Ocean St, Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Deck

3 beds

4 baths

$9,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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47 Intrepid Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Marblehead

47 Intrepid Cir, Marblehead, MA 01945

Balcony | Assigned parking | Fitness center

3 beds

3 baths

$5,295

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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R29PLE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

R29PLE

29 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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6 Middle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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6 Middle Rd, Rockport, MA 01966

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$10,421

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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1 Perkins Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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1 Perkins Road, Danvers, MA 01923

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Apr 29

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6 Venice Street #6B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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6 Venice Street #6B, Danvers, MA 01923

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Apr 23

394 Rantoul St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Beverly

394 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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5 Edwards St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Beverly

Two Bedroom Apt on the 1st floor. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & kitchen island.

5 Edwards St #3, Beverly, MA 01915

Assigned parking | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available May 1

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Hawthorne Commons - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Hawthorne Commons

205 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,433–$10,884

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Swampscott

100 Vantage Ter, Swampscott, MA 01907

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,055–$3,155

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Rosenfelt Building, LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

Rosenfelt Building, LLC.

7 Central St, Peabody, MA 01960

Studio

1 bath

$1,625

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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116 Main Street, LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

116 Main Street, LLC.

116 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960

Studio

1 bath

$2,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Peabody Place, LLC. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Peabody Place, LLC.

115 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960

1 bed

1 bath

$1,899

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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182 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

182 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970

182 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Studio

1 bath

$1,650–$1,699

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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42 Park Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 23

75 Washington Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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75 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Assigned parking | Storage

1 bed

0 baths

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

29 Harbor St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

29 Harbor St

29 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

278 Lafayette St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Salem

278 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 - 5

278 Lafayette St #5, Salem, MA 01970

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

111 Main St #16R - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Peabody Town Center apartment for rent in Peabody

Assigned parking | Outdoor space

Studio

1 bath

$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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100 Tremont St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

North Salem apartment for rent in Salem

APARTMENT - Salem, MA

100 Tremont St #1, Salem, MA 01970

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Updated: May 2, 2026

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Local insights: What it's like to live in Essex, MA

Life in Essex, MA, offers a unique blend of coastal living with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities. Residents often appreciate the access to local beaches and the scenic views, making it a pleasant place for those who enjoy nature. The local dining scene receives praise, especially for seafood options. However, some residents note that the town can feel quieter than they'd like, with fewer entertainment options compared to nearby towns. Traffic can also be an issue during peak tourist season, which can disrupt daily routines for renters.

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Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

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What is the average size of an apartment in Essex, MA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Essex is 600 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Essex is 757 square feet.

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