
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellington, CT from $600 (62 Rentals)
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Meadowbrook Apartments

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Johnny Appleseed Apartments

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Stonebridge

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High Meadow

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Autumn Chase

24 West Rd

Cornfield Apartments

Pinney Hill

203 Windsorville Rd
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Springville Mill

29 1/2 Mountain St

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Mount Vernon Apartments

29 1/2 Mountain St

10 Grant St

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136 Union St, Unit 138-2

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Stoneledge Villa

Vernon Pines Apartments

9 Park St, Unit 20

146 Union St
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7 Brown Ave Ext

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7 Fern St, Unit 7

4 Willington Ave, Unit 7

36 E Main St, Unit F

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Ledgecrest Apartments

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Highland Apartments

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Sleeping Giant Apartments

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9 Fern St, Unit Fern

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Northgate/Southgate

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The Mansions at Hockanum Crossing
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9 Park St, Unit 11

9 Park St, Unit 27

226 W Main St

Westar Apartments

Mill Pond Village

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Vernon Gardens

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Woodbrook Townhomes

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168 E Main St, Unit 1

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Briar Knoll

102 High St, Unit Apt B
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The Grand Lofts

119 E Main St, Unit Apt 2

30 Edgewood St, Unit B

129 Windsorville Rd

Shamrock West

40 West St

88 West St

59 Stone Pond Rd

Windermere

27 South St
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Ellington, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ellington Studio Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
| Cheap Ellington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Ellington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,390 | $3,700 |
| Cheap Ellington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Ellington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellington, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowbrook Apartments in the Ellington Somers Stafford Union neighborhood priced from $1,200. Vernon Pines Apartments in the Vernon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Meadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Vernon Pines Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Ledgecrest Apartments | 1x1 575 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Westview Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Sleeping Giant Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Northgate/Southgate | 1 Bedroom Southgate - Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Mill Pond Village | Two Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| High Meadow | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellington, CT
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellington area is the $1.31 price per square foot 168 E Main St Model at 168 E Main St, Unit 1 in the in the Vernon neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Ellington apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Westar Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Vernon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 168 E Main St, Unit 1 | 168 E Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Westar Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
| 9 Fern St, Unit Fern | 9 Fern St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 17 Lawrence St, Unit 2 | 17 Lawrence St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 7 Fern St, Unit 7 | 7 Fern St | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sleeping Giant Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| Vernon Pines Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Westview Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Ledgecrest Apartments | 1x1 575 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 1 Bed Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellington Apartment is $1,200 at Meadowbrook Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellington is starting from $1,500 at Sleeping Giant Apartments.
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