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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $1,680 | $1,350 | $2,464 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,100 | $3,847 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $1,200 | $4,747 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at The Docks in the New London neighborhood and is 629 square feet priced from $1,870. Pleasant Valley Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 623 square feet and currently listed start at $2,085. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Docks | Open 1 BR 1.05c | 629 Sq Ft | $1,870 |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | Studio Unit 1 | 623 Sq Ft | $2,085 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 2 | 542 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | 533 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| ReNew Washington Park | Fairfax | 480 Sq Ft | $1,394 |
As of July 27, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Essex, CT is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,350 at Highland Apartments in the New London neighborhood. The second most affordable Essex Studio is the Cove Model at Villages at Shore Landing starting at $1,361 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Essex is currently $1,680. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Cove | $1,361 |
| ReNew Washington Park | Fairfax | $1,394 |
| The Docks | Open 1 BR 1.06 | $1,720 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 2 | $1,775 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Essex is at Highland Apartments listed at $1,350.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Essex is $1,680.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 629 square feet unit starting from $1,870 at The Docks.
The average size for a Studio rental in Essex is currently 502 sq ft.
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