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62 Main St

EssexCT06409
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26 Sunset Ter
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26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
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60 Mansfield Road Phase II
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60 Mansfield Road Phase II

22 Georgetown RdNew London, CT 06320
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Pleasant Valley Apartments
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Pleasant Valley Apartments

700 Pleasant Valley Rd NGroton, CT 06340
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Brookside Commons
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Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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Fieldside Apartments
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Fieldside Apartments

23 Fieldside DrGroton, CT 06340
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120 Broad St
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120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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93 Main St
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93 Main St

93 Main StDeep River, CT 06417
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Safe Harbor
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Safe Harbor

145 Stevenstown RdWestbrook, CT 06498
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Essex, CT Local Guide

Largest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at Pleasant Valley Apartments and is 975 square feet priced from $2,050. The Docks has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 876 square feet and currently listed start at $2,225. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Pleasant Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Unit 2A975 Sq Ft$2,050
The Docks1 BR 1.10876 Sq Ft$2,225
Groton TowersFairfield855 Sq Ft$1,844
Blueway CommonsArrigoni825 Sq Ft$1,899
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A816 Sq Ft$2,040
60 Mansfield RoadStyle 6B798 Sq Ft$2,170
Bridge Road CommonsWoodscape790 Sq Ft$2,050
The BeamA2.1708 Sq Ft$1,788
ReNew Washington ParkAsheville700 Sq Ft$1,625

Cheapest Available Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $922 at Oxoboxo Lofts in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Studio Model at Crocker House starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,821. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oxoboxo Lofts1 Bedroom$922
Crocker HouseStudio$1,100
Morton HouseEfficiency$1,200
Villages at Shore LandingOverlook$1,390
Gull Harbor Apartments1 BEDROOM$1,525
Eagle PointeONE BEDROOM$1,560
Bank Street1-Bedroom$1,600
ReNew GrotonAmherst$1,625
ReNew Washington ParkAsheville$1,625
The BeamA2.1$1,788

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48 / 100

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31 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Essex is at Oxoboxo Lofts listed at $922.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,821.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 975 square feet unit starting from $2,050 at Pleasant Valley Apartments.

What is the average size for Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 665 sq ft.

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