Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Essex, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Essex
$2,000/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Essex is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Essex
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Essex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Essex, MD
Average rent prices in Essex have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Essex run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,058 | 6% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $987 |  4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 7% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Essex | $1,987 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,537 | 7% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 29% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,058
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
Essex
Average rent
$1,987
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
29%
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
5%higher than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, MD is 51% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,325
11%$1,600
3%$1,963
2%$1,845
1%$1,550
13%$2,104
4%$2,100
7%$1,922
1%$2,400
7%$2,042
3%$2,700
3%$2,237
Discover rentals in Essex, MD
5d+ ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,336–$2,138
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
41 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
304 Sweetbay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
4 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
206 Cove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
594 Hopkins Landing Dr, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
617 Stemmers Run Rd #E, Essex, MD 21221
Studio
0 baths
$2,075
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
4d ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$893–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,025–$2,498
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
41 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,680
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$893–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,025–$2,498
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1600 Evergreen Way, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$893–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,025–$2,498
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,680
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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 $2,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Essex?
Average rent prices in Essex have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Essex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Essex is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Essex?
To comfortably afford rent in Essex, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).