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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT from $1,100 (51 Rentals)
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165 Main St, Unit 1
165 Main StEssex, CT 06442
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
26 Sunset Ter
26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
70 Pond Meadow Rd
EssexCT06442
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Essex Station Apartments
27 Plains RdEssex, CT 06426
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$1,100 - $1,700
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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,700
Crocker House
35 Union StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,150 - $1,355
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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,355
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,355
Victoria Gardens
105 Boston Post RdWaterford, CT 06385
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$1,200 - $2,000
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Base Rent$1,200 - $2,000
Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $2,000
Washington Street Apartments
73-75 Washington StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,200 - $1,400
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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,400
Pride Point and Progress Point
71 Redden AveNew London, CT 06320
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$1,450 - $1,900
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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,900
Country Place
1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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$1,475
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Base Rent$1,475
Total Monthly Price$1,475
Courtview Square Apartments
309 Crystal AveNew London, CT 06320
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$1,512 - $2,000
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Base Rent$1,512 - $2,000
Total Monthly Price$1,512 - $2,000
Deerfield Village
10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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$1,525 - $2,315
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Base Rent$1,525 - $2,315
Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $2,315
Faire Harbour Landings
11 Anthony RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,585 - $1,960
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Base Rent$1,585 - $1,960
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Eagle Pointe
8-127 Michael RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,604 - $3,424
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Base Rent$1,604 - $3,424
Total Monthly Price$1,604 - $3,424
ReNew Washington Park
278 Meridian StGroton, CT 06340
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$1,660
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Base Rent$1,660
Total Monthly Price$1,660
Vessel - Bank Street
174 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,667 - $3,630
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Base Rent$1,652 - $3,615
Required Monthly Fees$15
Total Monthly Price$1,667 - $3,630
Nutmeg Woods
84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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$1,715
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Base Rent$1,695
Required Monthly Fees$20
Total Monthly Price$1,715
Gull Harbor Apartments
83 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,735 - $3,215
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Base Rent$1,520 - $3,000
Required Monthly Fees$215
Total Monthly Price$1,735 - $3,215
The Docks
500 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,750 - $1,867
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Base Rent$1,750 - $1,867
Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $1,867
Bayonet Street Apartments
433-443 Bayonet StNew London, CT 06320
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$1,789 - $3,639
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Base Rent$1,789 - $3,639
Total Monthly Price$1,789 - $3,639
ReNew Groton
26 Bishop LnGroton, CT 06340
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$1,795
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Base Rent$1,795
Total Monthly Price$1,795
Harbor View
360 Thames StGroton, CT 06340
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$1,800 - $3,164
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Base Rent$1,585 - $2,949
Required Monthly Fees$215
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $3,164
60 Mansfield Road
60 Mansfield RdNew London, CT 06320
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$1,800 - $1,830
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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,830
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,830
Colchester Estates
12 Balaban RdColchester, CT 06415
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$1,800 - $1,900
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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,900
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,900
70 Pond Meadow Rd
70 Pond Meadow RdIvoryton, CT 06442
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$1,800 - $2,200
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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,200
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,200
Lake Hayward of Colchester Apartments
91 Lake Hayward RdColchester, CT 06415
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$1,850 - $3,114
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Base Rent$1,835 - $3,099
Required Monthly Fees$15
Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,114
The Sound at Gateway Commons
1 Maple Tree LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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$1,875 - $2,725
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Base Rent$1,875 - $2,725
Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $2,725
Central @ Waterford Woods
394 Willetts AveWaterford, CT 06385
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$1,938
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Base Rent$1,938
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Haddam Village Commons
3 Brookes CtHaddam, CT 06438
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$1,950 - $3,922
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Base Rent$1,735 - $3,707
Required Monthly Fees$215
Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $3,922
60 Mansfield Road Phase II
22 Georgetown RdNew London, CT 06320
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$2,000 - $2,050
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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,050
Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,050
Bridge Road Commons
105 Bridge RdHaddam, CT 06438
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$2,018 - $2,923
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Base Rent$1,994 - $2,899
Required Monthly Fees$24
Total Monthly Price$2,018 - $2,923
The Beam
221 Howard StNew London, CT 06320
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$2,066
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Base Rent$2,066
Total Monthly Price$2,066
Brookside Commons
908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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$2,100
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Base Rent$2,100
Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Sharaf St
12 Sharaf StNew London, CT 06320
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Oxoboxo Lofts
42 Pink RowUncasville, CT 06382
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Studio Apartments
8 Bank St
8 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
173-175 Norwich-New London Turnpike
173-175 Norwich-New London TurnpikeUncasville, CT 06382
16 Honey Hill Rd
LymeCT06371
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Garfield Avenue Apartments
145 Garfield AveNew London, CT 06320
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Villages at Shore Landing
5 Nob Hill RdNew London, CT 06320
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
120 Broad St
120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Four Seasons of Colchester
343 Lebanon AveColchester, CT 06415
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61 Bank St
61 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
7 Lyme St
Old LymeCT06371
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Groton Towers
25-39 Broad St ExtGroton, CT 06340
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Bay Point Apartments
468 Main StNiantic, CT 06357
21 Seaside Ln
Old LymeCT06371
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Beacon Point Homes - Trident Park
66 Ohio AveGroton, CT 06340
115 Ayers Point Rd
Old SaybrookCT06475
8 Oak Tree Ln
LymeCT06371
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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 |
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| Cheap Essex Studio Apartments | $1,958 | $1,604 | $2,484 |
| Cheap Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,100 | $3,830 |
| Cheap Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,200 | $4,928 |
| Cheap Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $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 Crocker House in the New London neighborhood priced from $1,100. Oxoboxo Lofts in the Northeast New London Norwich neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Crocker House | Studio | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 120 Broad St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Courtview Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Vessel - Bank Street | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
| Nutmeg Woods | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,667 |
| Eagle Pointe | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Docks | Open 1 BR 1.06 | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.95 price per square foot Anchor Townhome Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons in the in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,815. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Sailfish Model at The Edgewater starting at $2,835 with a $2.00 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. |
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| The Cove at Gateway Commons | Anchor Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.95 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Brookside Commons | 2 bedroom - 80% | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Bayonet Street Apartments | Bayo II - Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Colchester Estates | Colchester 2 Bed x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Eagle Pointe | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Oxoboxo Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 120 Broad St listed at $1,400.
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 Pride Point and Progress Point and starts from $1,400.
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