Apartments in 21221

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$1,006 - 1,268
1572 Alconbury Rd Essex, MD
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,028 - 2,661
953 Walnut Grove Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,695 - 2,285
1114 Tace Drive, 2D Baltimore, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,014 - 1,574
1114 Tace Drive, 2D Baltimore, MD
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$1,014 - 1,574
1114 Tace Dr Essex, MD
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$2,200
310 Magnolia Ter Baltimore, MD
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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$1,300
305 A S Marlyn Ave Baltimore, MD
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,300
8 Cloverwood Ct Unit 104 Essex, MD
2 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 1,150
325-331 S Marlyn Ave Essex, MD
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,960
317 S Stuart St Essex, MD
4 BR | Jan. 21, 2026
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$2,112 - 2,661
953 Walnut Grove Rd Baltimore, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
1045 Foxwood Ln Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
1037 Bayner Rd Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,028 - 2,502
953 Walnut Grove Rd Baltimore, MD
3 BR | Dec. 26, 2025
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$1,814 - 2,306
953 Walnut Grove Essex, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,698 - 1,944
1114 Tace Drive, 2d Baltimore, MD
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,249
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 21221?

21221 apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $850 $850 - $850
1BR $1,110 $1,010 - $1,150
2BR $1,200 $1,140 - $1,290
3BR $2,030 $1,700 - $2,210
4+BR $2,080 $1,960 - $2,200
Find an Apartment in 21221
Looking for apartments for rent in the 21221 zip code of Essex, MD? Rentable has a variety of options available for you! Currently, there are 104 units ready to be rented. The average rent in this area is $1,320. The minimum rent for a studio apartment is $850.

Living in the 21221 zip code provides easy access to nearby parks and amenities. Enjoy the outdoors at parks such as Rocky Point State Park or Cox's Point Park. If you're a golf enthusiast, there are also golf courses nearby like The Woodlands Golf Course. Essex also offers a close-knit community with various shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Explore Rentable's apartments near 21221 and find the perfect rental that suits your needs. Whether you're looking for a spacious apartment or a cozy home, Rentable has a wide range of options for you to choose from. Start your search today and discover your dream apartment in Essex, MD!

Essex:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Essex Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

Essex rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 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.