What is the average rent for a cheap apartment rental in Essex, CT?

The average rent for a cheap apartment rental in Essex is $500 per month. A cheap studio apartment in Essex is $500 per month.

What is an affordable apartment rental in Essex, CT?

An affordable apartment for rent in Essex, CT is one that is below the average price of apartment rentals in Essex. Currently, the average rental price in Essex is $2945 per month. An affordable apartment is one that is below that monthly price.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment for rent in Essex, CT?

The average size of a cheap apartment for rent in Essex is 225 square feet.

What is the lowest price for a cheap apartment rental in Essex, CT?

Looking at our data on June 22, 2026, the lowest price for a cheap apartment rental in Essex is $500 per month.

Am I able to afford a cheap apartment rental in Essex, CT?

To see if you can afford a cheap apartment rental in Essex, try our rent affordability calculator . Navigate to our Essex rent research page to learn more about Essex average rent prices .

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essex, CT

25 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Deep River

157 Main Street, Unit H

157 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

160 Main Street Deep River, CT - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

160 Main Street Deep River, CT

160 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,390

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

37 Dudley Ln #2, Madison, CT 06443

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

3h ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Old Lyme

7 Sunset Dr #B, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Clinton

MULTI_FAMILY - Clinton, CT

6 Harbor Pkwy, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3h ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Clinton

149 E Main St #6, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,890

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,400

Clinton

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,777–$4,606

Old Saybrook

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Clinton

MULTI_FAMILY - Clinton, CT

67 W Main St #421, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Clinton

SFT - 237 E. Main St. - D

237 E Main St #D, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable

Studio

0 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Ivoryton

27 North Main Street, Unit 7

27 N Main St, Ivoryton, CT 06442

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Essex

SINGLE_FAMILY - Essex, CT

95R Saybrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

$2,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,600

Madison

$3,200

Clinton

$2,800

Old Lyme

$6,000

Madison

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

55 Overshores W, Madison, CT 06443

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Chester

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chester, CT

55 Liberty St, Chester, CT 06412

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Higganum

SINGLE_FAMILY - Haddam, CT

115 Shore Dr, Higganum, CT 06441

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.8

Very good

7 N Main St

7 N Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,777–$4,606

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Ivoryton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Essex, CT

47 Comstock Ave, Ivoryton, CT 06442

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Lyme

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lyme, CT

260 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT 06371

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

5 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in Old Lyme

SINGLE_FAMILY - Old Lyme, CT

51 Rogers Lake Trl, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Clinton

MULTI_FAMILY - Clinton, CT

158 Cow Hill Rd #1, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

4 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Clinton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Clinton, CT

7 Egypt Ln, Clinton, CT 06413

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Deep River

SINGLE_FAMILY - Deep River, CT

131 Hemlock Dr, Deep River, CT 06417

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Essex

SINGLE_FAMILY - Essex, CT

32 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Old Saybrook

SINGLE_FAMILY - Old Saybrook, CT

8 Belaire Mnr, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$4,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

3h ago

Cheap house for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

146 Chittenden Field Ln, Madison, CT 06443

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$5,700

House for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Madison

SINGLE_FAMILY - Madison, CT

156 Kelsey Pl, Madison, CT 06443

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

5 beds

3 baths

$6,000

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Essex

SINGLE_FAMILY - Essex, CT

29 New City St, Essex, CT 06426

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

3.5 baths

$9,000

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

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