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

12 Scholes Ln

Pleasant Valley Apartments

60 Mansfield Road Phase II
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61 Bank St

Villages at Shore Landing

The Cove at Gateway Commons

The Sound at Gateway Commons

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Colchester Estates

Bayonet Street Apartments

Central @ Waterford Woods

Blueway Commons

Saybrook Station Apartments

Highland Apartments

Hanford Commons
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Oxoboxo Lofts

Deerfield Village

60 Mansfield Road

32 Driftwood Dr

41 Town Beach Rd
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109 Lynde St

102 Chalker Beach Rd

28 Beach Rd W
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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 |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $1,272 | $2,000 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $905 | $2,955 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,100 | $4,270 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,700 | $3,795 |
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Largest Available Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at 60 Mansfield Road Phase II and is 2,365 square feet priced from $3,700. The Cove at Gateway Commons in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,523 square feet and currently listed start at $3,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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60 Mansfield Road Phase II | 2 Bedroom w/ Den - 3A | 2,365 Sq Ft | $3,700 |
The Cove at Gateway Commons | Cape Townhouse | 1,523 Sq Ft | $3,325 |
The Edgewater | Sailfish | 1,410 Sq Ft | $2,695 |
Saybrook Station Apartments | B3 | 1,263 Sq Ft | $3,282 |
Pleasant Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom Unit 6 | 1,245 Sq Ft | $2,625 |
Central @ Waterford Woods | Great Neck - Loft Unit 2BR/2BA - Building L + K | 1,218 Sq Ft | $2,725 |
Blueway Commons | Memorial | 1,178 Sq Ft | $2,703 |
60 Mansfield Road | Style 10 | 1,124 Sq Ft | $2,740 |
Crocker House | 1B/1B Large | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
The Docks | 2 BR 2.01 | 1,083 Sq Ft | $2,820 |
Cheapest Available Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 25, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is the 1B/1B Large Model starting from $1,350 at Crocker House . The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom Model at Highland Apartments starting at $1,600 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,347. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Essex:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Crocker House | 1B/1B Large | $1,350 |
Highland Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,600 |
Nutmeg Woods | The Birch | $1,676 |
Colchester Estates | Beautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C... | $1,800 |
Villages at Shore Landing | Seabreeze | $1,918 |
70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | $2,000 |
61 Bank St | C | $2,300 |
Pleasant Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom Unit 3 | $2,415 |
60 Mansfield Road | Style 3 | $2,605 |
The Edgewater | Sailfish | $2,695 |
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Getting Around Essex, CT
Walk Score®
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 2 Bedroom Essex Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Essex with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Essex is at Crocker House listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,347.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 2,365 square feet unit starting from $3,700 at 60 Mansfield Road Phase II.
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