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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 158 Main St

$1,550 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 15, 2026

158 Main St

WinooskiVT05404
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46 School Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46 School Street

46 School StreetJohnson, VT 05656
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property at 10 Lafayette Pl

$1,500 - $1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Lafayette Pl

BurlingtonVT05401

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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 $1,230. 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 Living1br/1ba-Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,230
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Residences at Great Cedars2191BR,1BA$1,395
Riverside In the Village11 Franklin Studio with coin opp. laundryStudio,1BA$1,450
Packard Lofts22 - INCOME RESTRICTED2BR,1BA$1,460
Cedar Hill Townhouses3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,475
103-105 Puckerbrush East RdOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,500
Keen's CrossingCedar - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1,556
Winooski BlockWinooski Block 33 East Allen1BR,1BA$1,600
11 Park Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, VT

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Rail Trail Townhouses in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the One Bed Model at 103-105 Puckerbrush East Rd starting at $1,500 with a $0.94 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.
Rail Trail Townhouses3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.54
103-105 Puckerbrush East RdOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
Cedar Hill Townhouses3-Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.46
Packard Lofts22 - INCOME RESTRICTED2BR,1BA$1.50
Mansfield ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.24
67 Lafountain St, Unit 67B67 Lafountain St2BR,1BA$2.19
Winooski BlockWinooski Block 33 East Allen1BR,1BA$2.03
Residences at Great Cedars2191BR,1BA$1.89
30 City Hall PlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Broad Street Commons1x11BR,1BA$2.29

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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 Riverside In the Village 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 $1,230 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 $1,460 at Packard Lofts.

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 $1,475.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!