Average Rent in Essex, CT and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Essex, CT

As of April 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,200. This is +68% higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,200

54%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $3,200. This is +68% higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

50%

23%

14%

$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 comparables in
Essex, CT
The monthly rent for an apartment in Essex, CT is $2,025. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, CT costs about $1,818 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,340. Houses for rent in Essex, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.


1 bedroom	$1,739	21%	8%
2 bedroom	$2,915	20%	11%
3 bedroom	$10,784	No Change	125%
4 bedroom	$13,634	No Change	-
Studio	$2,874	No Change	-


Apartments	$2,025	34%	No Change
Condos	$2,400	25%	No Change
Houses	$5,000	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,874

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,915

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$10,784

Last year

125%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,634

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

68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400

26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Essex, CT is 33% higher than the median rent in Bozrah, CT.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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