
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT (56 Rentals)


Heritage Cove

Essex Station Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

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Pleasant Valley Apartments

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The Beam

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Villages at Shore Landing

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ReNew Groton

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Nutmeg Woods

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60 Mansfield Road Phase II
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The Docks

Eagle Pointe

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120 Broad St

61 Bank St

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Groton Towers

The Grand

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60 Mansfield Road

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The Cove at Gateway Commons

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The Sound at Gateway Commons

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ReNew Washington Park
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Bayonet Street Apartments

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Brookside Commons

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Colchester Estates

Central @ Waterford Woods

Hanford Commons

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Faire Harbour Landings

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The Edgewater

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Saybrook Station

Trident Park Townhomes

Harbortree Apartments
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Highland Apartments

Crocker House

Washington Street Apartments

Pride Point and Progress Point

Victoria Gardens

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Country Place

70 Pond Meadow Rd

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12 Sharaf St

Bridge Road Commons

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Deerfield Village
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41 Town Beach Rd

23 Quotonset Ln

55 Liberty St

28 Church St

43 Pennywise Ln

58 Sill Ln

28 Beach Rd W

113 Union St

170 Main St

98 Rattling Valley Rd
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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 | $1,613 | $1,331 | $2,424 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,100 | $3,773 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,200 | $4,701 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
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Largest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at 60 Mansfield Road Phase II in the New London neighborhood and is 2,365 square feet priced from $3,790. 120 Broad St has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,505 square feet and currently listed start at $2,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Mansfield Road Phase II | 2 Bedroom w/ Den - 3A | 2,365 Sq Ft | $3,790 |
| 120 Broad St | Townhouse | 1,505 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish-Workforce | 1,420 Sq Ft | $1,835 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 1,400 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Grand | 1,376 Sq Ft | $2,650 | |
| Hanford Commons | 2BD 2BA + Office | 1,373 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom Unit 6 | 1,245 Sq Ft | $2,790 |
| Brookside Commons | 2 bedroom - 80% | 1,197 Sq Ft | $2,066 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 10 | 1,124 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
| The Sound at Gateway Commons | The Waterford | 1,115 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
Cheapest Available Essex and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 21, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Essex, CT is the 2B/1B Model starting from $1,100 at Crocker House in the New London neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom Model at Pride Point and Progress Point starting at $1,200 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Essex is currently $2,386. 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 | 2B/1B | $1,100 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | $1,200 |
| Highland Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,600 |
| Eagle Pointe | TWO BEDROOM | $1,685 |
| Colchester Estates | 410 | $1,800 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | $1,800 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Birch | $1,815 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish-Workforce | $1,835 |
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 2 Bedroom | $1,875 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 2 BR/ 2 BA | $2,000 |
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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 $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Essex is $2,386.
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 $3,790 at 60 Mansfield Road Phase II.
What is the average size for Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Essex is currently 992 sq ft.
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