What is the average rent of an apartment in Essex, CT?

The average rent of an apartment in Essex, CT is $2,154 per month. This is about 10% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Essex, CT?

In the last year, the average rent in Essex, CT was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $1,654 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Essex, CT was highest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,275 per month.

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Essex, CT is $2,100 per month. That is about $100 less than the cost of a studio apartment.

There are 3 available apartments or condos to rent in Essex, CT.

Some neighborhoods in Essex, CT include: Essex Village .

Essex, CT includes zip codes such as: 06426 , 06442 , 06409 .

Some nearby cities include: Deep River , Westbrook , Lyme , Chester , Old Saybrook . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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PET FRIENDLY
$1,600/mo
Total price
1 Bed
1 Bath
625 sqft
147 Dennison Rd #1,
Essex, CT 06426
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$2,000/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft
165 Main St #A,
Ivoryton, CT 06442
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0.29 ACRES
$1,800/mo
Fees may apply
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 sqft
15 Prospect St,
Essex, CT 06426
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$2,200/mo
Fees may apply
Studio
1,000 sqft
26 Sunset Ter #C10,
Essex, CT 06426
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,100 - $2,350/mo
Fees may apply
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Essex Station Apartments | 27 Plains Rd,
Essex, CT 06426
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Apartments For Rent Near Essex, CT

Rent in Essex, CT varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent for a apartment increased in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for apartments peaked in Feb 2025.

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In August 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$2,100	$2,413	$3,900	$3,600	$2,500
Apartments and Condos	$1,700	$2,000	—	—	$2,000
Houses	—	$2,000	$3,900	$3,600	$3,600

What is the average rent of an apartment in Essex, CT?
The average rent of an apartment in Essex, CT is $2,154 per month. This is about 10% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Essex, CT?
In the last year, the average rent in Essex, CT was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $1,654 per month.
When is the average rent for an apartment most expensive in Essex, CT?
In the last year, the average rent in Essex, CT was highest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,275 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Essex, CT?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Essex, CT is $2,100 per month. That is about $100 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many apartments or condos are available to rent in Essex, CT?
There are 3 available apartments or condos to rent in Essex, CT.
What are some neighborhoods in Essex, CT?
Some neighborhoods in Essex, CT include: Essex Village.
What are some zip codes in Essex, CT?
Essex, CT includes zip codes such as: 06426, 06442, 06409.
What are some cities near Essex, CT?
Some nearby cities include: Deep River, Westbrook, Lyme, Chester, Old Saybrook. These cities may have more rental options to explore.