Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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property at 70 Pond Meadow Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 2

70 Pond Meadow Rd

EssexCT06442
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Deerfield Village
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$1,380 - $2,000
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$1,380 - $2,000

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$1,380 - $2,000
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Deerfield Village

10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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Nutmeg Woods
Rent Specials
$1,610 - $1,939
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$1,545 - $2,216
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$25

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$1,570 - $2,241
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Nutmeg Woods

84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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Eagle Pointe
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$1,675 - $1,915
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$1,675 - $1,945
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Eagle Pointe

8-127 Michael RdNew London, CT 06320
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Colchester Estates
$1,800 - $1,830
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$1,800 - $1,830

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$1,800 - $1,830
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Colchester Estates

12 Balaban RdColchester, CT 06415
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Villages at Shore Landing
$1,854 - $2,395
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$1,303 - $2,370
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$1,328 - $2,395
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Villages at Shore Landing

5 Nob Hill RdNew London, CT 06320
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ReNew Washington Park
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$1,949 - $3,359
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$1,519 - $3,359

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$1,519 - $3,359
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ReNew Washington Park

278 Meridian StGroton, CT 06340
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ReNew Groton
$2,029 - $3,409
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$1,939 - $3,359
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$50

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$1,989 - $3,409
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ReNew Groton

26 Bishop LnGroton, CT 06340
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Groton Towers
$2,058 - $2,347
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$1,595 - $2,322
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$1,620 - $2,347
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Groton Towers

25-39 Broad St ExtGroton, CT 06340
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12 Sharaf St
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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12 Sharaf St

12 Sharaf StNew London, CT 06320
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120 Broad St
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$2,200 - $2,850
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$1,400 - $2,850

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$1,400 - $2,850
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120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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Oxoboxo Lofts
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Oxoboxo Lofts

42 Pink RowUncasville, CT 06382
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property at 9 Lyme St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Lyme St

Old LymeCT06371
property at 538B Winthrop Rd

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

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538B Winthrop Rd

Deep RiverCT06417
property at 21 Winthrop Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Winthrop Rd

ChesterCT06412

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Crocker House listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,100 at Crocker House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $1,100 at Crocker House.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crocker House and starts from $1,100.

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