Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Essex, Essex, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Essex
$2,200/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Essex is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Essex
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Essex rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Essex, Essex, MD
Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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, Essex, MD
Rent prices in Essex vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Essex is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Essex run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,001 |  15% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,001 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 4% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 9% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brewer's Hill | $1,750 | |
Dundalk | $1,900 | |
Frankford | $1,385 | |
Middle River | $1,950 | |
Perry Hall | $2,200 | |
Rossville | $1,716 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $2,300 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,001
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,001
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
Brewer's Hill
Average rent
$1,750
Frankford
Average rent
$1,385
Dundalk
Average rent
$1,900
Middle River
Average rent
$1,950
Perry Hall
Average rent
$2,200
Rossville
Average rent
$1,716
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Essex, Essex, MD compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Essex and Brewer's Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Essex
13%higher than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, Essex, MD is 26% higher than the median rent in Brewer's Hill, Baltimore, MD.
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Discover rentals in Essex, Essex, MD
5d+ ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ 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
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
233 Orville Rd #1, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
304 Sweetbay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
4 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1710 Huber Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
2d ago
213 Nanticoke Rd, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2043 Sue Ave, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,020–$2,488
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1402 Nicolay Way #1, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,925
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
House for rent in Essex
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Mar 23
2d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,020–$2,488
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1402 Nicolay Way #1, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,925
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1022 Foxwood Ln, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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 Jun 15
2d ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,020–$2,488
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1402 Nicolay Way #1, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,925
House for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
House for rent in Essex
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Essex, Essex, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Essex rental market.
How much is rent in Essex?
The average rent in Essex is $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Essex?
Average rent prices in Essex have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Essex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Essex is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).