Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 24, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brewer's Hill | $1,665 | |
Dundalk | $1,795 | |
Frankford | $1,410 | |
Middle River | $2,200 | |
Perry Hall | $2,175 | |
Rossville | $1,895 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change |
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%
Brewer's Hill
Average rent
$1,665
Frankford
Average rent
$1,410
Dundalk
Average rent
$1,795
Middle River
Average rent
$2,200
Perry Hall
Average rent
$2,175
Rossville
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Essex, Essex, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brewer's Hill, Baltimore, MD.
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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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2 beds
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3 beds
2.5 baths
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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3 beds
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$4,000
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3 beds
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$2,900
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5d+ ago
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2 baths
$2,900
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1d ago
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Studio
0 baths
$2,375
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2d ago
Condo for rent in Essex
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
617 Stemmers Run Rd #A1, Essex, MD 21221
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
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Available Aug 14
1d ago
325 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
54 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
4h ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935–$2,506
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1d ago
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3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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3d ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,324
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
$2,495
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Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1409 Nicolay Way, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Mar 2
5d+ ago
Verified
54 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
4h ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935–$2,506
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
5 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Mar 2
1d ago
325 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Essex
1409 Nicolay Way, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
Verified
54 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
4h ago
953 Walnut Grove Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,935–$2,506
Apartment for rent
2d ago
305 S Marlyn Ave Apt A, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 Driftwood Ct, Essex, MD 21221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,324
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
$2,495
Price drop
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Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
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3 Wilbur Rd, Essex, MD 21221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
$2,900
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