Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Average rent in
Essex, MA
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,800
As of January 2026, we do not have enough inventory to generate median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MA. Please check back soon.
Total rentals
22
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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, MA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MA have remained the same in the last month.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Essex, MA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Essex, MA is $2,449. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, MA costs about $2,099 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,712. Houses for rent in Essex, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,625.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,999 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | - | - | |
Studio | $1,900 | - | - |
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, MA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,449 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,575 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,625 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
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, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,449
Condos
Average rent
$2,575
Houses
Average rent
$3,625
The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex, MA, 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, MA to other cities
Median rent prices in Essex, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cohasset, MA.
Essex
47%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Cohasset, MA.
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