1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (45 Rentals)

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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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60 Mansfield Road
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60 Mansfield Road

60 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Safe Harbor

145 Stevenstown RdWestbrook, CT 06498
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113 Union St
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113 Union St

113 Union StDeep River, CT 06417
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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 Cove at Gateway Commons in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood and is 1,141 square feet priced from $2,495. The Docks has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 876 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 Cove at Gateway CommonsAtlantic Townhouse1,141 Sq Ft$2,495
The Docks1 BR 1.10876 Sq Ft$2,075
The Sound at Gateway CommonsThe Essex836 Sq Ft$2,225
Pleasant Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom Unit 2831 Sq Ft$1,960
The BeamB2.1 Den821 Sq Ft$2,126
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A816 Sq Ft$1,990
60 Mansfield RoadStyle 6B798 Sq Ft$2,125
Bridge Road CommonsWoodscape790 Sq Ft$2,050
Bay Point ApartmentsThe Edgewater739 Sq Ft$1,925
Crocker House1B/1B500 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 28, 2025 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 Bedroom Model at Oxoboxo Lofts starting at $1,136 in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $1,789. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Essex:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crocker HouseStudio$1,100
Oxoboxo Lofts1 Bedroom$1,136
Morton HouseEfficiency$1,200
Nutmeg WoodsThe Aspen$1,476
Villages at Shore LandingOverlook$1,530
Eagle PointeONE BEDROOM$1,550
Vessel - Bank Street1-Bedroom$1,600
ReNew Washington ParkAsheville$1,654
61 Bank StB$1,700
The Docks1 BR 1.09$1,740

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Getting Around Essex, CT

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48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 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 $1,789.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 1,141 square feet unit starting from $2,495 at The Cove at Gateway Commons.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 489 sq ft.

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