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

The average rent of an apartment in Essex, MA is $2,179 per month. This is about 11% higher than the national average.

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

In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MA was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $2,700 per month.

There are 2 available apartments or condos to rent in Essex, MA.

Essex, MA includes zip codes such as: 01929 .

Some nearby cities include: Hamilton , Manchester , Gloucester , Ipswich , Prides Crossing . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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$2,375/mo
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2 Beds
1 Bath
23 Story St #4-1,
Essex, MA 01929
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$2,000/mo
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1 Bath
650 sqft
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Essex, MA 01929
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$2,000/mo
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1 Bath
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Essex, MA 01929
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Rent in Essex, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent for a apartment stayed about the same in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for apartments peaked in Aug 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	$2,000	$2,357	$4,900	—	$2,000
Apartments and Condos	$2,000	—	—	—	$2,000
Houses	—	—	$4,900	—	$4,900

What is the average rent of an apartment in Essex, MA?
The average rent of an apartment in Essex, MA is $2,179 per month. This is about 11% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Essex, MA?
In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MA was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
When is the average rent for an apartment most expensive in Essex, MA?
In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $2,700 per month.
How many apartments or condos are available to rent in Essex, MA?
There are 2 available apartments or condos to rent in Essex, MA.
What are some zip codes in Essex, MA?
Essex, MA includes zip codes such as: 01929.
What are some cities near Essex, MA?
Some nearby cities include: Hamilton, Manchester, Gloucester, Ipswich, Prides Crossing. These cities may have more rental options to explore.