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Apartments in Essex

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$1,980 - 2,477
Walnut Grove Townhomes*
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953 Walnut Grove Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,006 - 1,465
Essex Park Apartments
1572 Alconbury Rd Essex, MD
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$999 - 1,619
Hyde Park Apartments*
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1114 Tace Dr Essex, MD
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,199 - 1,299
Verona At Middle River
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2 Driftwood Ct Essex, MD
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
951 Bayner Rd Unit 951
Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
300 Long Cove Ln Unit 300
Essex, MD
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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$1,150
1128Sma
325-331 S Marlyn Ave Essex, MD
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,700
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Single‑family Home In Essex, Md
511 Riverside Rd Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,000
1409 Nicolay Way
Essex, MD
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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$2,350
Charming 5 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Home With Large Backyard In Essex, Md!
39 Walkern Rd Essex, MD
5 BR | Available Now
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$2,000
Charming 2br House In Essex
153 Bennett Rd Essex, MD
2 BR | Available Now
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$803 - 1,241
Essex Village And Maryln Gardens
846 Brunswick Rd Essex, MD
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,814 - 2,306
Walnut Grove Townhomes
953 Walnut Grove Essex, MD
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?

Essex Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,000 $1,000 - $1,000
1BR $800 $800 - $1,150
2BR $1,200 $1,070 - $1,960
3BR $1,980 $1,830 - $2,180
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Essex, MD on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 2,035 apartments available in Essex.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Essex is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Essex is around $800 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Essex is around $1,200 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Essex, MD?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Essex, the average rent price is $1,200 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Essex, MD?

Based on average rent prices in Essex, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $40,000 to live comfortably.

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Essex:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Essex Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the Essex rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Essex and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Essex average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Essex Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

Essex rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Essex one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Essex experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Essex two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

May Prices: Essex vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Essex and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Essex over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Essex suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Essex suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Essex suburbs.

May 2026 Pricing Trends: Essex vs. National Comparisons

Essex Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Essex over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Essex average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Essex one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Essex and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Essex and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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