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Ellington, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellington, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Vernon Pines Apartments in the Ellington Somers Stafford Union neighborhood priced from $1,350. Stonebridge in the Ellington Somers Stafford Union neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,474. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vernon Pines Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
StonebridgeA1BR,1BA$1,474
Mill Pond VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,474
Westar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,600
Pinney Brook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,613

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellington, CT and Nearby

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellington area is the $1.29 price per square foot 168 E Main St Model at 168 E Main St, Unit 1 in the in the Mansfield Tolland Willington neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Ellington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Cornfield Apartments starting at $2,480 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Ellington Somers Stafford Union neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
168 E Main St, Unit 1168 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.29
Cornfield Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Mill Pond VillageOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.34
Briar KnollRenovated 1BR1BR,1BA$2.37
Vernon Pines Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.69
Westar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.14
Trail Run ApartmentsThe BeckStudio ,1BA$2.63
1 Regan Rd, Unit 71 Regan Rd1BR,1BA$1.87
Pinney Brook1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
High MeadowUpdated 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellington

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellington?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Ellington, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,495. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellington ranging from $1,200 to $4,375.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ellington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ellington ranges from $1,200 to $4,375 with an average monthly rent of $2,690.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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