Essex Apartments and Rentals
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1 Harbor Point Estates
$835 - $1155
Essex, MD 21221
Waterfront Living...Located Near the 23 and 55 Bus Line...School and Shopping Center Minutes Away...
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2 Middleborough Apartments & Townhomes
$820 - $1137
Essex, MD 21221
Welcome to Middleborough Apartments! Tucked away 10 miles from Downtown Baltimore, Middleborough offers wonderful for rent apartments and townhomes at a…
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3 Pebblecreek
$640 - $905
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Five versatile floor plans...24-hour emergency maintenance
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4 Queens Purchase
$755 - $955
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Private intercom entry...24-hour emergency maintenance
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5 Southwoods
$640 - $905
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Private intercom entry at the main door...24-hour emergency maintenance.
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6 Gateway Townhomes
$905 - $1000
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Eat in Kitchen...24-hour emergency maintenance
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7 Hartland Village
$640 - $905
Essex, MD 21221
Ideally located at The Greens in Essex ... All brick construction ... Private intercom entry to main door ...
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8 Townhomes at River's Crossing
$900
Essex, MD 21221
Renovations almost complete!!!...Spacious closets...24-hour emergency maintenance
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9 Kings Mill Apartments
$700 - $870
Essex, MD 21221
Specials change weekly! Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Eye-appealing architecture with a colonial charm...24…
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10 Mansfield Woods
$630 - $955
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Private intercom entry at the main door...24-hour emergency maintenance....
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11 Hartland Run
$640 - $880
Essex, MD 21221
Ideally located at The Greens in Essex ... All brick construction ... Private intercom entry to main door ...
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12 Hartland Park
$640 - $905
Essex, MD 21221
Ideally located at The Greens in Essex ... All brick construction ... Private intercom entry to main door ...
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13 Kings Mill Townhomes
$895 - $1010
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient Location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Eye-appealing architecture with a colonial charm...24-hour emergency maintenance.
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14 Mansfield Woods II
$625 - $910
Essex, MD 21221
Convenient location, close to shopping, schools and major access routes...Private intercom entry at the main door...24-hour emergency maintenance....
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15 Waterfront House Rocky Point
$1050
essex, MD 21221
Waterfront house for rent Rocky Point
essex, MD 21221
Check AvailabilityOverview of Essex
With its ideal location and business-friendly attitude, Essex is becoming one of the premier options for individuals looking for a home in the outer rim of Baltimore. Located on the eastern side of Baltimore County, the city has shown remarkable growth since it was founded.
People who think this community might be the place for them may be curious about Essex apartments for rent. There are a variety of housing options available for families of all sizes in this area.
Living in Essex, MD
Essex was founded in 1909 for Baltimore residents who wanted to enjoy a community with more open space and less urban development. A promotional campaign generated a large amount of interest in the area, which encouraged more Baltimore residents to move to the area.
For a time, the Glenn L. Martin Company was the primary reason for the town's growth. During World War II, the company had 53,000 local employees, and the hiring spree encouraged people to move to Essex. Even though the company needed fewer workers after the war, it continued to be an important presence in the community.
Essex has since grown and is now home to more than 39,000 residents. The community is working hard to revitalize its downtown area and create a friendly, livable town. With its enthusiasm for the future, it has the potential to be the next big thing in Baltimore County.
Essex Work and Study
The Community College of Baltimore County serves the area, and has a campus conveniently located in Essex. The school offers students the opportunity to pursue more than 100 different associate degrees or certificate programs. With lots of extracurricular activities like clubs, associations and a Greek scene, there is something for everyone at the Community College of Baltimore County's Essex campus. Students who don't mind a short commute downtown will find that they have the option of applying to the University of Baltimore. With several thousand pupils, a variety of programs and state-of-the-art amenities, if gives off the feel of an urban campus. However, its welcoming student body makes the school seem like a tight-knit community.
Students aren't the only ones commuting to get where they need to be. Essex residents find employment throughout Baltimore County, including easily accessible downtown Baltimore. Many residents find employment with Social Security Administration, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Government, Franklin Square Hospital and the Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
Rentals in Essex, MD, and Cost of Living
Rentals in Essex tend to cost tenants between $800 and $1,250 per month. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that the median gross monthly rent in the community is $896. However, rentals outside this range can be found depending on location and amenities.
According to figures from city-data.com, the cost of living index in Essex is 106.5 - just 6.5 percent above the national average. However, the cost of living is higher than the average for all of Baltimore County, which sits at 98.8.
Essex Attractions and Special Events
Because Essex is just a short drive from Baltimore, it's easy to enjoy a day out in the big city. Sports fans - or those looking to get a feel for city's spirit - may want to enjoy some Orioles baseball, a Blast soccer match or a Ravens football game. Those more interested in the arts may enjoy a day spent in the Baltimore Museum of Art or the Walters Art Museum, while music lovers may opt for a night out with friends at one of the city's live music venues.
Essex residents are encouraged to get out and enjoy Cox's Point Park, a large waterfront community area that is open all year. Enjoy Maryland's changing seasons by building snowmen during the winter and flying kites during the warmer months. With playgrounds, grills, pavilions, fishing and a boat ramp for visitors to use, there is plenty for everyone to do at this park.
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