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3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$1,969–$2,500
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706 Sue Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
Outdoor space
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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4d ago
Condo for rent in Essex
2X Banyan Wood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
$1,400
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House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,324
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1913 Newhaven Dr, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
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Available Apr 1
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Studio
0 baths
$1,250
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Available Aug 14
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House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
$2,095
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,950
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
$2,650
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Available Feb 17
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Townhouse for rent in Essex
1409 Nicolay Way, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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Available Mar 4
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
571 Welbrook Rd, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
1737 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
Garage parking | Storage | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
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Studio
0 baths
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
304 Sweetbay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fitness center
3 beds
4 baths
$4,000
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
817 N Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
30 Warren Rd #A, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$995
$895
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Available Mar 11
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Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
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Available Mar 2
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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5d+ ago
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2503 Bauernschmidt Dr, Essex, MD 21221
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
1302 Sugarwood Cir Unit 102 #102, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
4 Banyan Wood Court #103, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
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2301 Bayside Dr, Essex, MD 21221
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,700
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Essex residents appreciate the variety of local amenities, especially the parks and waterfront areas that offer opportunities for outdoor activities. Many local reviews highlight the convenience of shops and restaurants, making day-to-day life straightforward. The community’s proximity to Baltimore is also a plus for those commuting to the city. However, some residents express concerns about traffic issues and occasional noise from nearby highways, which can affect the overall atmosphere.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, MD is approximately $1,062, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,315.
Rents in Essex, MD have generally decreased by about 29% for all rental sizes and types. However, the average cost of a 1-bedroom has increased by 4%, while 2-bedrooms have decreased by 8.8%.
October is the least competitive month to look for an apartment in Essex, MD, making it a potentially good time to find a deal. In contrast, March is the most competitive month.
Yes, Essex, MD has a high percentage of pet-friendly apartments, with approximately 77.74% of listings allowing pets.
Utilities are included in about 2% of rental listings in Essex, MD, so it's not very common.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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