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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $1,196 | $1,950 |
| Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $905 | $3,815 |
| Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,100 | $4,303 |
| Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $1,700 | $3,815 |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Essex, CT is found at The Docks and is 629 square feet priced from $1,580. Pleasant Valley Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 623 square feet and currently listed start at $1,800. 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 | $1,580 |
| Pleasant Valley Apartments | Studio Unit 1 | 623 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Villages at Shore Landing | Seaward | 560 Sq Ft | $1,291 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 2 | 542 Sq Ft | $1,410 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | 533 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
As of November 15, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Essex, CT is the Cove Model starting from $1,196 at Villages at Shore Landing . The second most affordable Essex Studio is the One Bedroom Model at Highland Apartments starting at $1,350 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Essex is currently $1,447. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Essex:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villages at Shore Landing | Cove | $1,196 |
| Highland Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,350 |
| 120 Broad St | Studio | $1,400 |
| The Docks | Open 1 BR 1.06 | $1,405 |
| 60 Mansfield Road | Style 2 | $1,410 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Essex is at Villages at Shore Landing listed at $1,196.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Essex is $1,447.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Essex is a 629 square feet unit starting from $1,580 at The Docks.
The average size for a Studio rental in Essex is currently 486 sq ft.
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