Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Essex, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Essex

$1,795/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Essex is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $115 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Essex

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Essex rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Essex, MD

Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Essex, MD

Rent prices in Essex vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Essex is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Essex run $1,256 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

2%

52%

1 bedroom

$1,050

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,700

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,925

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,750

11%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

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.

How does rent in Essex, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Essex and Arbutus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Essex

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Essex, MD is 38% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

Discover rentals in Essex, MD

1130SMA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

1130SMA

305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

4 Cedar Valley Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Essex

Condo for rent

54 Stemmers Run Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Essex

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

House for rent

1524 Barkley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Essex

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Essex, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Essex rental market.

How much is rent in Essex?

The average rent in Essex is $1,795 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Essex?

Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Essex rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Essex is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Essex?

To comfortably afford rent in Essex, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Essex?

December offers the best rental deals in Essex with the lowest rents of the year, about 15% cheaper than peak August prices. November is also favorable with the least competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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