Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Last updated on March 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 38% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Essex, CT is $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, CT costs about $2,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,350. Houses for rent in Essex, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 17% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 9% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $9,950 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $1,100 | 5% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Essex, CT.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $3,450 | 35% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,950
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Essex, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
35%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Essex, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bozrah, CT.
Essex
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, CT is 20% higher than the median rent in Bozrah, CT.
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House for rent in Essex
82 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
27 Plains Rd, Essex, CT 06426
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
27 Plains Rd, Essex, CT 06426
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
9 Harbor Vw S, Essex, CT 06426
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
82 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
27 Plains Rd, Essex, CT 06426
1 bed
1 bath
$2,025
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
9 Harbor Vw S, Essex, CT 06426
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent