Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2025
Last updated on October 21, 2025
Last updated on October 21, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MD is $1,675. This is -14%, or $270, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, MD is $1,675. This is -14%, or $270, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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, MD have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, MD is $1,153. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, MD costs about $997 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,199. Houses for rent in Essex, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $1,100 | 6% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 15% | 8% | |
Studio | $650 | 4% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
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Essex | $1,675 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,153 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,399 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
8%
Essex
Average rent
$1,675
Apartments
Average rent
$1,153
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex, MD, 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, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arbutus, MD.
Essex
lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, MD is 14% lower than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
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6h ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
1725 Earhart Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,349
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
7607 Bayside Dr, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
365 Leeanne Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
16 Ebbing Ct, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,926–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
1920 Sue Ave, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
300 Leeanne Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Essex
821 S Woodlynn Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
316 Wye Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Essex
4 Banyan Wood Ct Unit 201 #201, Essex, MD 21221
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
325 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
129 Bladen Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,985
House for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,926–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
365 Leeanne Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Verified
129 Bladen Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,985
House for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,926–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1700 Back Bay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
5 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
16 Ebbing Ct, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
365 Leeanne Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
7607 Bayside Dr, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,926–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
365 Leeanne Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
7607 Bayside Dr, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
16 Ebbing Ct, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent