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Essex County MA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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322 Merrimac St #2, Newburyport, MA 01950
$2,350/mo
Fees may apply
1 bd
1 ba
1,035 sqft
- Apartment for rent
32 days agoApply instantly
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60 Barstow St #2, Salem, MA 01970
$2,350/mo
3 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
- Apartment for rent
22 days agoApply instantly
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856 Western Ave #3LEFT, Lynn, MA 01905
$2,350/mo
Fees may apply
2 bds
1 ba
650 sqft
- Apartment for rent
26 days ago
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Essex Apartment Homes | 1 Avalon Dr, Peabody, MA
$2,355+ 1 bd
Fees may apply

12 available units
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$2,355+1 bd
$2,860+2 bd
The Slate at Andover Apartments | 50 Woodview Way, Andover, MA
$2,365+ 1 bd
Fees may apply

11 available units
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$2,365+1 bd
$3,285+2 bd
$4,685+3 bd
Haven North Andover | 1252 Osgood St, North Andover, MA
$2,367+ 1 bd

7 available units
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$2,367+1 bd
$3,403+2 bd
Brookside Apartments, 23 Story St #5-6A, Essex, MA 01929
$2,375/mo
2 bds
1 ba
775 sqft
- Apartment for rent
14 hours ago
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Gardner Commons, 22 Pulaski St, Peabody, MA 01960
$2,375+/mo
Fees may apply
2 bds
1 ba
1,000 sqft
- Apartment for rent
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69-71 Broadway UNIT 3, Haverhill, MA 01832
$2,375/mo
Fees may apply
3 bds
1 ba
1,200 sqft
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN ESSEX COUNTY MA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Essex County MA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Essex County MA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN ESSEX COUNTY MA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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