Average Rent in Essex, MD

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Current Versus Historical Essex, MD Rents

Essex rentals average $1,513 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,325 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $80 (3.77%) year-over-year from $2,120 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (15.48%) year-over-year from $1,310 to $1,513. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (8.27%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-10.97%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.33	$1,513	$1,310 (15.48%)	$1,158 (30.58%)
2 BR	$24.19	$1,500	$1,500 (0.00%)	$1,486 (0.93%)
3 BR	$21.37	$2,400	$2,217 (8.27%)	$1,938 (23.87%)
4+ BR	$15.80	$2,300	$2,583 (-10.97%)	$4,183 (-45.02%)

Historical Rents in Essex, MD

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Top Cities Near Essex

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Essex. The average rent in Essex is currently $1,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Essex, MD is Baltimore, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $1,800 per month.

Let's compare Essex, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.35% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Essex, MD are about 13.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.89% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Essex, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,385	$1,235	$1,700	$1,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Essex

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Essex. One neighborhood in the area is Downtown Baltimore. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Essex, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Essex, MD is currently around $1,599 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Essex's average rent, which is actually $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Essex, Downtown Baltimore has the most affordable average rent at $1,599 per month. Whereas, at $1,599 average rent per month, Downtown Baltimore is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Essex. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,403	$2,150	$1,599

Top Counties Near Essex

There are a total of 1 counties located by Essex, MD. One county in the area is Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,800, Baltimore, MD is the most expensive county by Essex, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Essex, MD is 20.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Essex, MD is 13.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,385	$1,206	$1,700	$1,800

Top Zipcodes Near Essex

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Essex, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,848. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21202, Baltimore, MD at $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,498 per month is 21230, Baltimore, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,000. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Essex, MD is $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Essex, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21224, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,050	$2,100	$2,250
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$950	$1,600	$1,800
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,500	$2,300	$1,800
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,000	$1,300	$1,500	$1,848
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,385	$1,500	$2,300	$2,498

Frequently Asked Questions - Essex Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Essex, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Essex, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Essex, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Essex, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,513 and an average price per square feet of $15.33. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Essex.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $24.19. There are a total of 1 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Essex.

How have rent prices in Essex, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Essex, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Essex, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Essex, MD is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.