Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Average rent in
Essex, CT

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Last updated on October 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,200. This is +64%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

increased by60%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

23

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,200. This is +64%, or $1,250, higher than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
42%
35%
4%
8%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$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 decreased by 14% in the last month and have increased by 60% 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 $2,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, CT costs about $1,500 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

$1,650

8%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,500

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,790

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$7,650

No Change

-

Studio

$1,300

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,790

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,650

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$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Essex, CT is 64% higher than the median rent in Bozrah, CT.

More data insights and reports

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11 N Main St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Essex

Office unit in Essex Village

11 N Main St #A, Essex, CT 06426

1 bed

0 baths

$800

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 15

27 S Main St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Essex

27 S Main St #9, Essex, CT 06426

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

$3,200

Price drop

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

Condo for rent