
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (46 Rentals)


Essex Station Apartments

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Pleasant Valley Apartments

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The Beam

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Gull Harbor Apartments

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120 Broad St

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60 Mansfield Road Phase II

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The Docks

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Nutmeg Woods

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Villages at Shore Landing
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61 Bank St

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Vessel - Bank Street

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Groton Towers

Courtview Square Apartments

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The Cove at Gateway Commons

The Grand

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The Sound at Gateway Commons

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ReNew Washington Park

Central @ Waterford Woods

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60 Mansfield Road
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Saybrook Station

Morton House

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Faire Harbour Landings

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Eagle Pointe

Harbortree Apartments

Washington Street Apartments

Crocker House

Victoria Gardens

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Country Place

Bridge Road Commons
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Bay Point Apartments

14 Rocky Point Rd

113 Union St

170 Main St

98 Rattling Valley Rd

93 Main St

173-175 Norwich-New London Turnpike

Garfield Avenue Apartments

Brookside Commons
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Four Seasons of Colchester

Blueway Commons

90 Main St

Safe Harbor

Bayonet Street Apartments

Oxoboxo Lofts
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 | $1,650 | $1,315 | $2,299 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,100 | $3,461 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,200 | $3,990 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $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. Pleasant Valley Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $2,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand | 1,225 Sq Ft | $2,650 | |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | One Bedroom Unit 2A | 975 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| 120 Broad St | 1 Bed | 920 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The Docks | 1 BR 1.10 | 876 Sq Ft | $2,315 |
| Groton Towers | Fairfield | 855 Sq Ft | $1,920 |
| 60 Mansfield Road Phase II | 1 Bedroom - 9A | 816 Sq Ft | $2,170 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 800 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 6B | 798 Sq Ft | $2,165 |
| The Beam | A2.1 | 708 Sq Ft | $2,157 |
| Crocker House | 1B/1B | 500 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 24, 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 $1,922. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Crocker House | Studio | $1,100 |
| Morton House | Efficiency | $1,200 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $1,300 |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | $1,475 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Aspen | $1,591 |
| ReNew Washington Park | Asheville | $1,629 |
| 120 Broad St | 1 Bed | $1,650 |
| Central @ Waterford Woods | Work Force Housing - 80% 1BD/1BA - Granitville | $1,654 |
| Vessel - Bank Street | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,660 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Sandcastle | $1,686 |
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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 $1,922.
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 850 sq ft.
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