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1 of 18
$1,875
5 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan + more
1 of 7
1 of 7
1 of 15
$2,700
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator

Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 12
$4,600
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Microwave, Range, and Refrigerator
1 of 5
$3,300
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Parking, Air conditioning, Microwave, Furnished + more
1 of 25
$4,600
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Extra storage, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
1 of 21
$2,450
1 unit available
Studio • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Range + more
1 of 29
$3,150
1 unit available
3 bed • 4 bed
1 of 20
$3,800
1 unit available
2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Parking, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more

Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 23
$2,285+
23 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
1 of 36
$2,291+
13 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
1 of 24
$2,824+
Top rated for Amenities
8 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage + more
1 of 31
$2,155+
Rent Savings
28 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 29
$3,750+
Rent Savings
19 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
1 of 21
$2,503+
Rent Savings
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Average rent in Essex County, New Jersey
Studio
$2,057
1 Bed
$2,312
2 Beds
$3,406
3+ Beds
$2,775
* 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 $2,057 for a studio, $2,312 for a 1-bedroom, $3,406 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,775 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 Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Essex County College, New Jersey City University, and Wagner College.