Essex Apartment Homes
One Avalon Dr,
Peabody, MA 01960
$2,440 - $4,515 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Central Peabody
Peabody, MA
Central Peabody - Peabody, MA Area Guide
Located 20 miles north of downtown Boston, Peabody Town Center provides its residents with a laid-back suburban atmosphere surrounding a central business district. Commuters can travel to Boston in less than one hour down I-95 and I-93, making this neighborhood an attractive choice for those who work in the city. Rental options include space in multi-family homes and units available in some larger apartment buildings. Most of the activity in Peabody Town Center is in the Main Street area, which combines restaurants, shops, and historical attractions. The historic Peabody Institute Library hosts events for residents of all ages, such as painting classes, book groups, and concert series. Dine out at Maki Sushi Bar & Grill to try some unique maki rolls, or grab a sandwich at Bill & Bob's Roast Beef. Shoppers enjoy easy access to Northshore Mall, one of the largest upscale indoor shopping malls in the area. Those who love the outdoors can visit nearby Brooksby Farm to go hiking or apple picking in the fall.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Peabody is $2,328 for one bedroom, $2,705 for two bedrooms, and $3,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Peabody has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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733 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,328/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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982 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,705/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,165 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,022/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Peabody - Peabody, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Central Peabody - Peabody, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Central Peabody - Peabody, MA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central Peabody - Peabody, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Salem Maritime National Historic Site
- Lynn Woods
- Connors Farm
- Lynn Heritage State Park
- Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.