Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, VT from $850 (58 Rentals)

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property at 10 Richard St

$1,400 - $2,350

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$1,400 - $2,350
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10 Richard St

EssexVT05452
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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 6 Joseph Ln

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Joseph Ln, Unit Back Bedroom

6 Joseph Ln
Essex JunctionVT05452

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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

454 Colchester Ave
BurlingtonVT05401
property at 9 Joshua Way

$1,545 - $1,750

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9 Joshua Way

Essex JunctionVT05452

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46 School Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46 School Street

46 School StreetJohnson, VT 05656
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Essex, VT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essex, VT is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Hill Townhouses priced from $1,295. Keen's Crossing in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essex apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Hill Townhouses2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295
Keen's CrossingCedar2BR,2BA$1,400
111 E Allen StThe Halo Studio LayoutStudio,1BA$1,450
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
103-105 Puckerbrush East RdNo Availability1BR,$1,500
Schoolhouse Apartments at 17 Park StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed with den (33 East Alle1BR,1BA$1,600
11 Park Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
5 Corners1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Riverside In the Village1 Bedroom with coin opp laundry1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, VT

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Dion St Model at 2 Dion St, Unit 2 Dion’s st in the starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Maple Model at Keen's Crossing starting at $2,376 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Centennial 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.
2 Dion St, Unit 2 Dion’s st2 Dion St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
Keen's CrossingMaple2BR,2BA$1.88
398 Weaver St, Unit 1398 Weaver St3BR,1BA$2.08
Fenimore Townhouses2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.87
48F Mansfield Ave, Unit 48F Mansfield48F Mansfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.91
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1.61
140 VT-15, Unit Furnished Month to Month140 VT-151BR,1BA$1.80
5 Corners2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.13
Cedar Hill Townhouses2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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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 111 E Allen St listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $1,475 at 30 City Hall Pl.

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 $1,295 at Cedar Hill Townhouses.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Hill Townhouses and starts from $1,495.

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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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