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Essex Apartments
Property highlights
Essex Apartments shine with a convenient location in Peabody's bustling Proctor neighborhood, providing quick access to shopping destinations and major transit routes. This top-tier community invites pets, welcoming both dogs and cats, and features luxurious amenities such as private balconies, an expansive pool, and an advanced fitness center. Our residents express high satisfaction with the professional and approachable office staff, who ensure a seamless living experience. The recent property enhancements, including beautifully updated hallways, further add to the modern allure of Essex Apartments. With nearby parks and restaurants, entertainment and leisure are always within reach, making it an ideal choice for those seeking dynamic living with exceptional convenience.
- 18 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 1 Avalon Drive, Peabody MA 01960, Proctor
- Amenities
- In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
- Price range (base price, 12 month lease)
- $2,310+ mo - $3,240+ mo
- Commute
Price and Availability
Essex Apartments apartments start at $2,310/month. There are 18 available apartments priced from $2,310 to $3,240. Prices were last verified by Essex Apartments 3 hours ago. (Prices listed include base rent only—contact the property for full details.)
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Unit 2221
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$2,354
$2,310+ moBase rent12-mo lease
Unit 4113
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$2,484
$2,440+ moBase rent12-mo lease
Unit 3222
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$2,399
$2,355+ moBase rent12-mo lease
Unit 3114
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$2,409
$2,365+ moBase rent12-mo lease
Unit 3231
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$2,479
$2,435+ moBase rent12-mo lease
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Amenities
In unit laundry
Patio / balcony
Granite counters
Hardwood floors
Dishwasher
Pet friendly
Unit Amenities
air conditioning
in unit laundry
patio / balcony
range
dishwasher
furnished
hardwood floors
bathtub
carpet
ceiling fan
extra storage
fireplace
garbage disposal
granite counters
ice maker
microwave
oven
recently renovated
refrigerator
smoke-free units
stainless steel
walk in closets
Property Amenities
playground
pool
24hr maintenance
bbq/grill
accessible
garage
parking
24hr gym
cats allowed
dogs allowed
pet friendly
accepts section 8
alarm system
bike storage
car wash area
clubhouse
coffee bar
courtyard
e-payments
game room
green community
guest parking
internet access
internet cafe
lobby
new construction
online portal
package receiving
pool table
With a premier address on the North Shore, Essex is home to a wonderful collection of Peabody apartments that come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans with loft and townhome options. Each of these amazing apartments come with luxury features like a private patio or balcony, central air-conditioning, spacious closets and in-unit washer and dryers. Members also get to take advantage of a range of community amenities, such as a landscaped barbecue and picnic area, playground, sparkling swimming pool and planned resident activities. In a nutshell, our apartments in Essex County have everything you need to live comfortably in Massachusetts. We are an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Furnished apartments often have extra fees beyond the rent listed. Please contact for more information.
Explore the Area
Shaw's
0.3 mi
Trader Joe's
0.5 mi
ALDI
0.8 mi
Market Basket
1.0 mi
BJ's Wholesale Club
1.0 mi
Starbucks
0.2 mi
Five Guys
0.2 mi
Dunkin' Donuts
0.3 mi
Sylvan Street Grille
0.3 mi
Wendy's
0.4 mi
91 Essex Center Drive
0.2 mi
10 Sylvan St
0.2 mi
Opp 10 Sylvan St
0.3 mi
Northshore Mall @ Entrance
0.3 mi
Essex Ctr Dr @ Kids R Us
0.3 mi
Beverly Municipal Airport
3.2 mi
Snow Airport
9.7 mi
Logan International Airport
12.9 mi
Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (Cape Air Seaplanes)
13.3 mi
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base
13.3 mi
3 /10
Center
PublicK-5
394 Students
1.0 mi
3 /10
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
Public9-12
1,480 Students
1.3 mi
4 /10
J Henry Higgins Middle School
Public6-8
1,366 Students
1.3 mi
6 /10
Highlands Elementary School
PublicK-5
373 Students
1.5 mi
7 /10
Riverside Elementary School
PublicPK-5
354 Students
1.7 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Andover St.(Meditrust)
0.5 mi
Marble Meadows Cons. Area
0.7 mi
Marble Meadows Cons. Area
0.8 mi
Brooksby Farm
0.8 mi
Castle Circle
0.8 mi
Life Time
0.4 mi
Orangetheory Fitness
0.6 mi
AMC
0.7 mi
Best Fitness
0.8 mi
Boston North Fitness Center
1.2 mi
Petco
0.2 mi
PetSmart
1.1 mi
Topknots & Tails
1.7 mi
Riverdog Peabody
2.1 mi
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
2.8 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 65 — Somewhat Walkable, some daily errands possible without a car.Transit Score: —Public Transit Access
The Proctor area benefits from access to public transit options, such asNearby public transit stops include:
- 91 Essex Center Drive (~0.21 mi)
- 10 Sylvan St (~0.24 mi)
- Opp 10 Sylvan St (~0.25 mi)
- Northshore Mall @ Entrance (~0.3 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Essex Apartments has 18 units available starting at $2,310 per month (base price without fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Peabody, MA, the average rent is $2,263+ for a studio, $2,486+ for a 1-bedroom, $3,002+ for a 2-bedroom, and $3,701+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Peabody, MA, check out our monthly Peabody, MA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Essex Apartments's amenities include in unit laundry, patio / balcony, and granite counters. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Essex Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, Essex Apartments is pet-friendly.
Yes, Essex Apartments offers parking.
Yes, Essex Apartments offers units with in unit laundry.
Yes, Essex Apartments has a pool.
Yes, Essex Apartments has accessible units.
Yes, Essex Apartments has units with dishwashers.