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26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT from $1,000 (54 Rentals)
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165 Main St
EssexCT06442
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Essex Station Apartments
27 Plains RdEssex, CT 06426
95 Saybrook Rd
EssexCT06426
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$1,100 - $1,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCrocker House
35 Union StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,150 - $1,355
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityVictoria Gardens
105 Boston Post RdWaterford, CT 06385
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$1,200 - $2,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWashington Street Apartments
73-75 Washington StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,200 - $1,400
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPride Point and Progress Point
71 Redden AveNew London, CT 06320
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$1,263 - $2,436
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$1,263 - $2,436
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$1,263 - $2,436
Bayonet Street Apartments
433-443 Bayonet StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,350 - $1,650
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHighland Apartments
43 Granite StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,396 - $3,355
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$1,371 - $3,330
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$1,396 - $3,355
Villages at Shore Landing
5 Nob Hill RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,400 - $2,850
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$1,400 - $2,850
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$1,400 - $2,850
120 Broad St
120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,450 - $1,900
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$1,450 - $1,900
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$1,450 - $1,900
Country Place
1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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$1,475
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCourtview Square Apartments
309 Crystal AveNew London, CT 06320
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$1,491 - $2,650
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$1,491 - $2,650
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$1,491 - $2,650
Rocky Neck Village
277 R West Main StEast Lyme, CT 06333
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$1,512 - $2,000
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$1,512 - $2,000
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$1,512 - $2,000
Deerfield Village
10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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$1,525 - $2,315
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$1,525 - $2,315
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$1,525 - $2,315
Faire Harbour Landings
11 Anthony RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,570 - $1,715
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$1,550 - $1,695
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$20
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$1,570 - $1,715
Gull Harbor Apartments
83 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,582 - $2,658
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$1,557 - $2,633
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$25
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$1,582 - $2,658
Nutmeg Woods
84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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$1,600 - $2,066
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$1,600 - $2,066
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$1,600 - $2,066
Brookside Commons
908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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$1,629 - $2,879
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$1,629 - $2,879
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$1,629 - $2,879
ReNew Washington Park
278 Meridian StGroton, CT 06340
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$1,654 - $2,725
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 24Waterford Woods
394 Willetts AveWaterford, CT 06385
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$1,660
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$1,660
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$1,660
Vessel - Bank Street
174 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,670 - $3,215
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$1,455 - $3,000
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$215
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$1,670 - $3,215
The Docks
500 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,675 - $1,925
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Pointe
8-127 Michael RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,675 - $3,184
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$1,635 - $3,144
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$40
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$1,675 - $3,184
Groton Towers
25-39 Broad St ExtGroton, CT 06340
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$1,700 - $2,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now61 Bank St
61 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,745
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 30Harbor View
360 Thames StGroton, CT 06340
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$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
Colchester Estates
12 Balaban RdColchester, CT 06415
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$1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBay Point Apartments
468 Main StNiantic, CT 06357
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$1,800 - $1,900
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now70 Pond Meadow Rd
70 Pond Meadow RdIvoryton, CT 06442
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$1,815 - $3,065
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$1,800 - $3,050
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$15
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$1,815 - $3,065
The Sound at Gateway Commons
1 Maple Tree LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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$1,825 - $3,135
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$1,610 - $2,920
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$215
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$1,825 - $3,135
60 Mansfield Road
60 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,825 - $1,875
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTrident Park Townhomes
66 Ohio AveGroton, CT 06340
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$1,911 - $2,399
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$1,887 - $2,375
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$24
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$1,911 - $2,399
The Beam
221 Howard StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,925 - $3,790
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$1,710 - $3,575
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$215
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$1,925 - $3,790
60 Mansfield Road Phase II
22 Georgetown RdNew London, CT 06320
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$2,046 - $3,935
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$2,011 - $3,900
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$35
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$2,046 - $3,935
The Edgewater
94 N Bridebrook RdNiantic, CT 06357
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$2,050 - $2,750
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBridge Road Commons
105 Bridge RdHaddam, CT 06438
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$2,085 - $2,970
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$1,870 - $2,755
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$215
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$2,085 - $2,970
Pleasant Valley Apartments
700 Pleasant Valley Rd NGroton, CT 06340
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
12 Sharaf St
12 Sharaf StNew London, CT 06320
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$2,149 - $3,399
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$2,099 - $3,349
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$2,149 - $3,399
ReNew Groton
26 Bishop LnGroton, CT 06340
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$2,250 - $2,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Grand
9-15 John StClinton, CT 06413
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Oxoboxo Lofts
42 Pink RowUncasville, CT 06382
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8 Bank St
8 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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173-175 Norwich-New London Turnpike
173-175 Norwich-New London TurnpikeUncasville, CT 06382
1500 Boston Post Rd
Old SaybrookCT06475
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Garfield Avenue Apartments
145 Garfield AveNew London, CT 06320
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Four Seasons of Colchester
343 Lebanon AveColchester, CT 06415
23 Quotonset Ln
WestbrookCT06498
405 Seaside Ave
WestbrookCT06498
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Essex, CT Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Essex Studio Apartments | $1,642 | $1,350 | $2,599 |
| Cheap Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,100 | $3,239 |
| Cheap Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,200 | $4,366 |
| Cheap Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Oxoboxo Lofts in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood priced from $1,084. Crocker House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Crocker House | Studio | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Cove | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| 120 Broad St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Rocky Neck Village | 3 bed - 50% | 3BR,2BA | $1,491 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,582 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 bedroom - MKT Model at Rocky Neck Village in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Sailfish 2 Model at The Edgewater starting at $2,730 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the South Lyme neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Neck Village | 3 bedroom - MKT | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| The Cove at Gateway Commons | Atlantic Townhouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Colchester Estates | 410 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Brookside Commons | 1 bedroom - Market | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 12 Sharaf St | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Highland Apartments listed at $1,350.
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 $1,084 at Oxoboxo Lofts.
What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pride Point and Progress Point and starts from $1,400.
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