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101 ESSEX SQUARE APARTMENTS

$995 – $1,295/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1 bath
  • 672–864 sq ft
  • 4 units available
3550 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL, 35473

As of October 13, 2026, 101 ESSEX SQUARE APARTMENTS in Northport, AL has 4 apartments for rent from $995 to $1,295/mo. One-bedrooms start at $995 and two-bedrooms at $1,095. The average asking rent has held near $1,128 since July 1, 2026.

Floor plans

4 floor plans · 4 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Two Bedroom One bath

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 864 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,095/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
Two Bedroom One bath$1,095864Aug 7

See all 4 units listed at 101 ESSEX SQUARE APARTMENTS, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at 101 ESSEX SQUARE APARTMENTS has ranged from $1,101 to $1,128. The current average is $1,128, the highest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (39 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,128$995 – $1,2954
Sep 2026$1,103$980 – $1,2254
Aug 2026$1,123$995 – $1,2254
Jul 2026$1,123$995 – $1,2254

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $995 – $1,295/mo
  • Security deposit

    $400
  • Earliest move-in

    Jun 10

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size.

Lowest-priced apartment: One Bedroom One Bath with washer/dryer connections at $995

$1,246/mo

$251/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $995

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $157

  • Internet

    est.

    $76

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $18

  • All-in monthly

    $1,246

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$995$1,246$35,820/yr
2 bedrooms$1,095$1,419$39,420/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $35,820 a year for the $995 one-bedroom.

Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • 24/7 Manintenance

  • Dishwasher

  • Food Disposal

  • Garbage Disposal

  • Gated/Coded Entry System

  • Gated Community

  • Microwave

  • None

  • Oven

  • Pool

  • Private Pool

  • Range

  • Refrigerator

  • Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Stove

  • Stove/Oven

  • Tennis Court

  • Washer/Dryer Connection


Location

3550 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL, 35473


Resident reviews

4.4
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.7
Location5.0
Maintenance4.1
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Building Quality1.5

Essex Square Apartments offers a quiet, safe, and well-maintained living environment with responsive management and maintenance teams. Residents consistently praise the gated security, clean facilities, convenient location near shopping and dining, and professional staff who address maintenance requests promptly. The property features both unrenovated and recently renovated units with amenities including a pool, and maintains fair rental pricing relative to the Tuscaloosa area.

Management and office staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for residents. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and efficiently, and communication about community issues is proactive and clear. The property maintains a quiet, safe, and well-kept environment with fair policy enforcement. Two isolated negative reviews cite communication and application concerns, but represent a significant minority against overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Essex Square Apartments offers a convenient location with nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and campus access within walking distance or a short drive. Residents consistently praise the quiet, safe environment and accessible parking. The property balances proximity to amenities and social opportunities with a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere that appeals to both students and working professionals.

Maintenance at this property demonstrates strong responsiveness, with most work orders completed within 24 hours or less according to recent reviews. Residents report that maintenance staff address issues promptly and communicate timelines when repairs require additional time. However, historical reviews indicate inconsistent follow-through on complex issues, with some residents experiencing repeated problems and incomplete repairs over extended periods.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained amenities, particularly the clean and recently renovated pool. Maintenance requests are resolved quickly—often within hours or a single day—with responsive communication from staff. The complex offers convenient on-site services including mail and garbage facilities, and benefits from a walkable location near grocery stores and restaurants.

This review describes significant building maintenance issues including a roof leak that persisted for over a year before repair, resulting in structural damage and potential mold concerns. The resident reports frequent maintenance problems requiring multiple work orders monthly, with repairs characterized as incomplete or temporary fixes. Management communication and responsiveness to maintenance requests are cited as inadequate throughout the lease term.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Somewhat Walkable

Not Bikeable


About this property

Essex Square Apartments The complex is a gated community with individually coded access for each resident. It features private balconies and patios, with both standard and remodeled units available. All Units have a washer and dryer connection and come standard with a stove, fridge, dishwasher, and garbage disposals (remodeled units have microwaves). The remodeled units have new cabinets, tubs, vanity, hardwood-like flooring, granite countertops, and much more. Conveniently located near the University of Alabama campus. The community has sidewalks that lead to nearby restaurants and retail stores. The closest highway is Highway 82. Tuscaloosa County School System.


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Childern's Discovery Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Journey Of Love Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Gingerbread Children Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Faucett-Vestavia Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.1 mi

Playhouse Christian Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.6 mi

A Plus Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.5 mi

Rock Christian Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh2.6 mi

Hugabug Childcare Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool3.9 mi

Flatwoods Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary4.1 mi

Flatwood Child Weekday Ed Pgrm

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool4.7 mi

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