Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 24, 2026

Average rent in
Essex, Essex, MD

Last updated on April 24, 2026

Last updated on April 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, Essex, MD is $2,000. This is +3%, or $55, higher than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

35

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, Essex, MD is $2,000. This is +3%, or $55, higher than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
75%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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, Essex, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, Essex, MD have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Essex, Essex, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Essex, Essex, MD is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, Essex, MD costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Essex, Essex, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

33%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

2%

Studio

$1,094

8%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,094

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex, 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.

Compare rent prices in Essex, Essex, MD to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Essex, Essex, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brewer's Hill, Baltimore, MD.

Essex

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,665
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Essex, Essex, MD is 20% higher than the median rent in Brewer's Hill, Baltimore, MD.

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Verona at Middle River - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Verona at Middle River

2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221

2 beds

1 bath

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8.6

Very good

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305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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5d+ ago

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233 Orville Road #1, Essex, MD 21221

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2 baths

$1,850

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3 Wilbur Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 Wilbur Rd, Essex, MD 21221

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

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Walnut Grove Townhomes* - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.9

Very good

Walnut Grove Townhomes*

953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221

3 beds

2 baths

$1,935–$2,506

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5d+ ago

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54 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

1409 Nicolay Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Essex

House for rent

Available Mar 4