Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 1, 2026

Average rent in
Essex, CT

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.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

increased by38%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%
21%
16%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 price trends in
Essex, CT

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Essex, CT

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%

-

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

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.

Compare rent prices in Essex, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Essex, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bozrah, CT.

Essex

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

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.

More data insights and reports

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SINGLE_FAMILY - Essex, CT

82 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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