Essex, CT rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Essex, CT is $2,000.
$2,000
-$200
-$75
13
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,650 to $2,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 7 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $75 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,250 | $2,100 |
| Feb | $2,000 | $2,288 |
| Mar | $1,600 | $1,700 |
| Apr | $2,100 | $2,200 |
| May | $2,100 | $2,042 |
| Jun | $2,054 | $1,950 |
| Jul | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Aug | $2,208 | $2,000 |
| Sep | $1,900 | No data |
| Oct | $1,940 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Essex, CT rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Essex, CT is 5% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Essex, CT?
The average rent in Essex, CT is $2,000.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Essex, CT?
Houses in Essex, CT rent between $1,650 - $2,750 with an average rent of $2,000.
3. How has the rent in Essex, CT changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Essex, CT decreased by $75
4. How much has the rent in Essex, CT increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Essex, CT decreased by $200
5. How many available rentals are there in Essex, CT?
There are currently 13 rentals available in Essex, CT.
6. How do rent prices in Essex, CT compare with the national average?
The average rent in Essex, CT is $2,000 — 4.76% lower the national average of $2,100.