Essex, MD rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Essex, MD is $2,100.
$2,100
-$100
+$109
67
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $3,700.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 5 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 11 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $109 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,050 | $2,000 |
| Feb | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| Mar | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Apr | $1,900 | $2,199 |
| May | $1,850 | $2,200 |
| Jun | $1,825 | $2,199 |
| Jul | $1,900 | $2,100 |
| Aug | $1,972 | $2,200 |
| Sep | $1,999 | No data |
| Oct | $2,000 | No data |
| Nov | $1,999 | No data |
| Dec | $2,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Essex, MD 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, MD is equal to rent in the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Essex, MD?
The average rent in Essex, MD is $2,100.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Essex, MD?
Houses in Essex, MD rent between $900 - $3,700 with an average rent of $2,100.
3. How has the rent in Essex, MD changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Essex, MD increased by $109
4. How much has the rent in Essex, MD increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Essex, MD decreased by $100
5. How many available rentals are there in Essex, MD?
There are currently 67 rentals available in Essex, MD.
6. How do rent prices in Essex, MD compare with the national average?
The average rent in Essex, MD is $2,100 — the same as the national average of $2,100.