Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, VT from $800 (52 Rentals)

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Village at Autumn Pond
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Autumn Pond

375 Autumn Pond WayEssex, VT 05452
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property at 454 Colchester Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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454 Colchester Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

454 Colchester Ave
BurlingtonVT05401

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46 School Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46 School Street

46 School StreetJohnson, VT 05656
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Cedar Hill Townhouses
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Hill Townhouses

97 Cedar Hill LnMontpelier, VT 05602
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property at 10 Railroad St

$1,250 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

10 Railroad St

Essex JunctionVT05452
property at 19 Grant St

$1,400 - $1,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

19 Grant St

BurlingtonVT05401
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Hillview Off Campus Housing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillview Off Campus Housing

85 E Spring StWinooski, VT 05404
Student Housing
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Essex, VT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, VT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pines Senior Living priced from $1,235. 30 City Hall Pl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pines Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Residences at Great Cedars1 BR1BR,1BA$1,550
11 Park Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Schoolhouse Apartments at 17 Park StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,600
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed with den (33 East Alle1BR,1BA$1,600
Catamount LaneCatlane One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
61 North DorsetStudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, VT

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.50 price per square foot Three Bed Model at 103-105 Puckerbrush East Rd in the starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 2 Bedroom Fuller Place units Model at Riverside In the Village starting at $2,300 with a $1.70 price per square foot . 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.
103-105 Puckerbrush East RdThree Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Riverside In the Village2 Bedroom Fuller Place units2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1.61
Toad LaneToadlane | 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.91
52 Park St, Unit A52 Park St2BR,1BA$2.11
4 Place Dr, Unit Apt 34 Place Dr1BR,1BA$2.11
Residences at Great Cedars1 BR1BR,1BA$2.10
Spinner Place5x25BR,2BA$1.42
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Pines Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Schoolhouse Apartments at 17 Park Street listed at $1,600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,235 at Pines Senior Living.

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 $1,475 at 30 City Hall Pl.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 30 City Hall Pl and starts from $1,575.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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