
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (47 Rentals)


Essex Station Apartments

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Pleasant Valley Apartments

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The Beam

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The Docks

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ReNew Groton

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60 Mansfield Road Phase II

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Villages at Shore Landing

Nutmeg Woods
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Gull Harbor Apartments

Eagle Pointe

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120 Broad St

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Vessel - Bank Street

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Groton Towers

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60 Mansfield Road

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The Cove at Gateway Commons

The Grand

Courtview Square Apartments
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The Sound at Gateway Commons

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ReNew Washington Park

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Brookside Commons

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Faire Harbour Landings

Central @ Waterford Woods

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Saybrook Station

Harbortree Apartments

Crocker House

Washington Street Apartments
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Victoria Gardens

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Country Place

Worthington Manor

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Haddam Village Commons

1823 Boston Post Rd

7 Lyme St

8 Oak Tree Ln

61 Bank St

113 Union St
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170 Main St

98 Rattling Valley Rd

93 Main St

Oxoboxo Lofts

173-175 Norwich-New London Turnpike

Garfield Avenue Apartments

Four Seasons of Colchester

Bay Point Apartments

Safe Harbor
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Essex, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $1,746 | $1,400 | $2,424 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,100 | $3,844 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,200 | $4,685 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
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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. The Cove at Gateway Commons in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,141 square feet and currently listed start at $2,515. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| The Grand | 1,225 Sq Ft | $2,650 | |
| The Cove at Gateway Commons | Atlantic Townhouse | 1,141 Sq Ft | $2,515 |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | One Bedroom Unit 2A | 975 Sq Ft | $2,340 |
| Brookside Commons | 1 bedroom - Market | 913 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| The Docks | 1 BR 1.10 | 876 Sq Ft | $2,365 |
| Haddam Village Commons | Mill - Income Restricted | 825 Sq Ft | $1,938 |
| 60 Mansfield Road Phase II | 1 Bedroom - 9A | 816 Sq Ft | $2,245 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 6B | 798 Sq Ft | $2,190 |
| Crocker House | 1B/1B | 500 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 03, 2026 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 in the New London neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,963. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Oxoboxo Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $922 |
| Crocker House | Studio | $1,100 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $1,300 |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | $1,475 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Sandcastle | $1,567 |
| Brookside Commons | 1 bedroom - Market | $1,600 |
| Eagle Pointe | ONE BEDROOM + DEN | $1,610 |
| Vessel - Bank Street | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,850 |
| Central @ Waterford Woods | Graniteville 1BR/1BA - Buildings G, H, I, J, K + L | $1,875 |
| Haddam Village Commons | Mill - Income Restricted | $1,938 |
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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 $1,963.
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 630 sq ft.
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