Essex, ON rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Essex, ON is $2,000.
$2,000
-$200
-$800
6
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $2,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $800 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,800 | $2,520 |
| Feb | $1,850 | $2,300 |
| Mar | $2,500 | $2,150 |
| Apr | $2,260 | $2,450 |
| May | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| Jun | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| Jul | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Aug | $2,500 | $2,150 |
| Sep | $2,650 | No data |
| Oct | $2,500 | No data |
| Nov | $1,980 | No data |
| Dec | $2,520 | No data |
Market temperature
The Essex, ON rental market temperature is HOT. 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, ON is 5% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Essex, ON?
The average rent in Essex, ON is $2,000.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Essex, ON?
Houses in Essex, ON rent between $1,500 - $2,200 with an average rent of $2,000.
3. How has the rent in Essex, ON changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Essex, ON decreased by $800
4. How much has the rent in Essex, ON increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Essex, ON decreased by $200
5. How many available rentals are there in Essex, ON?
There are currently 6 rentals available in Essex, ON.
6. How do rent prices in Essex, ON compare with the national average?
The average rent in Essex, ON is $2,000 — 4.76% lower the national average of $2,100.