The Cove at Gateway Commons
1 Lighthouse Ln,
East Lyme, CT 06333
$2,495 - $3,795 | 1-3 Beds
Situated in the southwestern quadrant of East Lyme, Niantic emanates a friendly, warm, and inviting sense of community. This seaside village features foot, car, boat, or train accessibility. Twenty minutes south of Mystic Seaport, one hour from New Haven, and two hours from New York City and Boston, this neighborhood features a town beach, ideal for water lovers. Leave your apartment and head for Main Street, a well-planned, walkable downtown area that runs parallel to Long Island Sound. Walk or bicycle to the grocery store, meet friends for lunch, or shop for antiques and fashions at charming boutiques along the way.
Locals gather at the Lyme Tavern, a lively sports bar with a free happy hour buffet, TVs, pool tables, and an outside bar area. For the freshest lobster roll and hand-battered whole-belly clams in the state, take a seat indoors or on the patio at Skippers Seafood and enjoy a casual meal with views of the Niantic Bay.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest New London/Lyme is $1,775 for a studio, $1,975 for one bedroom, $2,343 for two bedrooms, and $2,990 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest New London/Lyme has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Studio
600 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,775/month
Average Rent
1 BR
729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,975/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,130 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,343/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,638 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,990/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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