1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (50 Rentals)

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property at 26 Sunset Terrace

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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26 Sunset Terrace

EssexCT06426
property at 25 Park Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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25 Park Rd

EssexCT06442
property at 46 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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46 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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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 Groton
$1,819 - $2,739
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$1,919 - $3,199

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$1,919 - $3,199
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ReNew Groton

26 Bishop LnGroton, CT 06340
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The Beam
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$2,238 - $2,658
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$2,238 - $3,146
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$20

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$2,258 - $3,166
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 13

The Beam

221 Howard StNew London, CT 06320
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Gull Harbor Apartments
$1,550 - $1,695
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$1,550 - $1,675
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$20

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$1,570 - $1,695
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Gull Harbor Apartments

83 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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Nutmeg Woods
Rent Specials
$1,386 - $1,516
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$1,386 - $1,789
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$25

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$1,411 - $1,814
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Nutmeg Woods

84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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Villages at Shore Landing
Rent Specials
$1,335 - $1,595
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$1,265 - $2,091
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$25

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$1,290 - $2,116
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Villages at Shore Landing

5 Nob Hill RdNew London, CT 06320
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The Cove at Gateway Commons
$2,515
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$2,495 - $3,795
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$20

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$2,515 - $3,815
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The Cove at Gateway Commons

1 Lighthouse LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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The Sound at Gateway Commons
$1,890 - $2,240
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$1,800 - $3,050
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$15

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$1,815 - $3,065
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The Sound at Gateway Commons

1 Maple Tree LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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ReNew Washington Park
$1,639 - $2,719
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$1,629 - $2,949

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$1,629 - $2,949
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 13

ReNew Washington Park

278 Meridian StGroton, CT 06340
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Saybrook Station Apartments
$2,384 - $3,517
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$2,384 - $4,380
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$48

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$2,432 - $4,428
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Saybrook Station Apartments

7 N Main StOld Saybrook, CT 06475
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Four Seasons of Colchester
Rent Specials
$1,700 - $1,750
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$1,700 - $2,100

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$1,700 - $2,100
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Four Seasons of Colchester

343 Lebanon AveColchester, CT 06415
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Country Place
$1,315
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$1,315 - $1,670

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$1,315 - $1,670
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Country Place

1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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property at 119 Kelseytown Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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119 Kelseytown Rd

ClintonCT06413
property at 126 Beaver Brook Rd

$2,850

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$2,850

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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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Morton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morton House

215 Main StNiantic, CT 06357
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Brookside Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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Blueway Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 $2,075. 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$2,075
120 Broad St1 Bed920 Sq Ft$1,650
Central @ Waterford WoodsWork Force Housing - 80% 1BD/1BA - Quaker Hill885 Sq Ft$1,654
The Docks1 BR 1.10876 Sq Ft$2,100
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A816 Sq Ft$1,990
Blueway CommonsPiermont815 Sq Ft$2,213
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA800 Sq Ft$1,300
Crocker House1B/1B500 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 06, 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 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Washington Street Apartments starting at $1,300 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,873. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crocker HouseStudio$1,100
Washington Street Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$1,300
Villages at Shore LandingOverlook$1,360
Nutmeg WoodsThe Aspen$1,411
Courtview Square ApartmentsA1$1,475
Eagle PointeONE BEDROOM$1,550
60 Mansfield RoadStyle 4A$1,560
Gull Harbor Apartments1 BEDROOM$1,570
Vessel - Bank StreetOne Bedroom One Bath$1,625
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 $1,873.

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 733 sq ft.

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