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62 Main St

EssexCT06409

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8 Bank St
Studio Apartments

8 Bank St

8 Bank StNew London, CT 06320

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Brookside Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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120 Broad St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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Essex, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxoboxo Lofts in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood priced from $922. Crocker House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxoboxo Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$922
Crocker HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Morton HouseEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,200
Villages at Shore LandingCoveStudio,1BA$1,250
Highland ApartmentsOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $2.46 price per square foot Memorial Model at Blueway Commons in the in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,901. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Atlantic Townhouse Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons starting at $2,495 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blueway CommonsMemorial2BR,2BA$2.46
The Cove at Gateway CommonsAtlantic Townhouse1BR,1BA$2.19
Faire Harbour LandingsThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$1.84
Colchester EstatesBeautiful Remodeled and Upgraded Townhouse in C...2BR,1BA$1.80
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A1BR,1BA$2.50
Nutmeg WoodsThe Cedar2BR,1BA$2.46
ReNew GrotonBerkley2BR,1BA$2.16
ReNew Washington ParkAsheville1BR,1BA$2.32
Eagle PointeONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.49
Oxoboxo Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Getting Around Essex, CT

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48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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31 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Villages at Shore Landing listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $922 at Oxoboxo Lofts.

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.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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