1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (51 Rentals)

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property at 33 Main St

$1,550

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$1,550

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33 Main St

EssexCT06442
property at 26 Sunset Terrace

$1,575

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$1,575

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26 Sunset Terrace

EssexCT06426
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26 Sunset Ter
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26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
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The Beam
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$2,152 - $2,570
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$1,763 - $2,570
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$1,783 - $2,590
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The Beam

221 Howard StNew London, CT 06320
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ReNew Groton
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$1,849 - $2,739
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$1,849 - $3,139
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$1,899 - $3,189
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ReNew Groton

26 Bishop LnGroton, CT 06340
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120 Broad St
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$1,650 - $2,150
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$1,400 - $2,850

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$1,400 - $2,850
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120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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ReNew Washington Park
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$1,869 - $2,679
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$1,239 - $3,249

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$1,239 - $3,249
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ReNew Washington Park

278 Meridian StGroton, CT 06340
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property at 157 Main St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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157 Main St

Deep RiverCT06417
property at 1500 Boston Post Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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1500 Boston Post Rd

Old SaybrookCT06475
property at 133 Boston Post Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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133 Boston Post Rd

Old LymeCT06371
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113 Union St
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113 Union St

113 Union StDeep River, CT 06417
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170 Main St
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170 Main St

170 Main StDeep River, CT 06417
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93 Main St
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93 Main St

93 Main StDeep River, CT 06417
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Garfield Avenue Apartments
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Garfield Avenue Apartments

145 Garfield AveNew London, CT 06320
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Brookside Commons
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Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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Blueway Commons
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Blueway Commons

3 Brookes CtHaddam, CT 06438
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90 Main St
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90 Main St

90 Main StCenterbrook, CT 06409
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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 and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at The Grand in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood and is 1,225 square feet priced from $2,650. Pleasant Valley Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $2,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grand1,225 Sq Ft$2,650
Pleasant Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Unit 2A975 Sq Ft$2,125
120 Broad St1 Bed920 Sq Ft$1,650
Saybrook Station ApartmentsA4887 Sq Ft$2,788
The Docks1 BR 1.10876 Sq Ft$2,100
Groton TowersFairfield855 Sq Ft$1,820
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A816 Sq Ft$1,955
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA800 Sq Ft$1,300
60 Mansfield RoadStyle 6B798 Sq Ft$1,950
Crocker House1B/1B500 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is the Studio Model starting from $1,100 at Crocker House . The second most affordable Essex 1 Bedroom is the Efficiency Model at Morton House starting at $1,200 in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,858. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crocker HouseStudio$1,100
Morton HouseEfficiency$1,200
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$1,300
Nutmeg WoodsThe Aspen$1,401
Villages at Shore LandingOverlook$1,445
Courtview Square ApartmentsA1$1,475
Gull Harbor Apartments1 BEDROOM$1,545
Eagle PointeONE BEDROOM$1,580
Vessel - Bank StreetOne Bedroom One Bath$1,636
120 Broad St1 Bed$1,650

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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 Crocker House listed at $1,100.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $1,858.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,225 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Grand.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 591 sq ft.

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