What's the average rent in Essex, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Essex, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Essex, MA is $2,000 per month, which is 3% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,000
0.0%
No change month over month
8.1%
$150 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5

APARTMENTS

HOUSES

TOWNHOUSES

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan typeAverage rent
1 Bedroom$2,000
2 Bedrooms$2,350
3 Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
All$2,000
As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Essex, MA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,350 for a 2 bedroom rental.

Average rent trends and rent ranges

Average rent price over time

In the past year, there has been no change in rent price.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)

Rent distribution

57% of rentals have rent of $1,500-$2,199/month

Rental price range

The price range for rentals is $2,000 to $2,600.
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