Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Essex, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Essex
$1,925/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Essex is $1,925 per month as of July 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $20 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Essex
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Essex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Essex, MD
Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Essex run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,431.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $957 |  3% |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $981 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 8% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,025 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Essex | $1,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,470 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$957
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$981
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Essex
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
3%
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
1%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,600
1%$1,962
5%$1,800
5%$1,700
$2,044
5%$2,097
13%$1,837
6%$2,195
19%$1,850
4%$2,795
14%$2,175
7%Discover rentals in Essex, MD
4h ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,106–$1,134
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,244–$1,431
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5h ago
41 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,470
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
304 Sweetbay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
4 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
2513 Barrison Point Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
1702 Oakfield Ave, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Nanticoke Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,244–$1,431
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,106–$1,134
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5h ago
41 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,470
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925–$2,436
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,244–$1,431
Apartment for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925–$2,436
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,955
$1,825
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
706 Seawall Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$1,244–$1,431
Apartment for rent
5h ago
41 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,470
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925–$2,436
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
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 $1,925 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Essex?
Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Essex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Essex is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $20 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 $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Essex?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Essex average around $1,050/month (down 1.7% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month (up 14.5% annually).
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).