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


70 Pond Meadow Rd

Heritage Cove

Essex Station Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

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Pleasant Valley Apartments

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60 Mansfield Road Phase II

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The Docks

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ReNew Groton

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Nutmeg Woods
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The Beam

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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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Pride Point and Progress Point

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Colchester Estates

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Faire Harbour Landings
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Central @ Waterford Woods

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The Edgewater

Hanford Commons

Eagle Pointe

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Saybrook Station

Harbortree Apartments

Crocker House

Washington Street Apartments

Victoria Gardens

70 Pond Meadow Rd
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Deerfield Village

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12 Sharaf St

Lake Hayward of Colchester Apartments

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Country Place

73 Chapman Beach Rd

10 Phelps Ln

58 Sill Ln

230 Duck Is Lndg

28 Beach Rd W

61 Bank St
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113 Union St

170 Main St

98 Rattling Valley Rd

93 Main St

Highland Apartments

Oxoboxo Lofts

Beacon Point Homes - Trident Park

Four Seasons of Colchester

The Grand

120 Broad St
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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 | $1,954 | $1,584 | $2,444 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,100 | $3,838 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,200 | $4,967 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
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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 in the New London neighborhood and is 2,365 square feet priced from $3,822. The Edgewater in the South Lyme neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,420 square feet and currently listed start at $2,835. 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 | $3,822 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish | 1,420 Sq Ft | $2,835 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 1,400 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Hanford Commons | 2BD 2BA + Office | 1,373 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | Two Bedroom Unit 6 | 1,245 Sq Ft | $2,809 |
| Brookside Commons | 2 bedroom - 80% | 1,197 Sq Ft | $2,066 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 10 | 1,124 Sq Ft | $3,029 |
| The Sound at Gateway Commons | The Waterford | 1,115 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
| Lake Hayward of Colchester Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 1,038 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| 120 Broad St | 2 Bed/2Ba | 918 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
Cheapest Available Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 05, 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 $2,493. 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 |
| Eagle Pointe | TWO BEDROOM | $1,700 |
| Bayonet Street Apartments | Bayo II - Two Bed Two Bath | $1,750 |
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 2 Bedroom | $1,775 |
| Colchester Estates | 410 | $1,800 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | $1,800 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Seabreeze | $1,844 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Birch | $1,858 |
| 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 $2,493.
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 $3,822 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 1,087 sq ft.
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