Houses For Rent in Essex, MD

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Apartments For Rent Near Essex, MD

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Average Rent Trends in Essex, MD

Rent in Essex, MD varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house increased in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Sep 2025$2,195
Oct 2025$2,200
Nov 2025$2,350
Dec 2025$2,000
Jan 2026$2,000
Feb 2026$2,140
Mar 2026$2,195
Apr 2026$2,495
May 2026$2,600
Jun 2026$2,600
Jul 2026$2,400
Aug 2026$2,600
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In August 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,103$1,360$2,600$2,800$2,400
Townhomes—$1,850$2,600$2,700$2,700
Apartments and Condos$1,075$1,490$1,700—$1,450
Houses—$1,700$2,500$2,800$2,600
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Essex, MD

  • What is the average rent of a house in Essex, MD?
    The average rent of a house in Essex, MD is $2,600 per month. This is about 33% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Essex, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MD was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Essex, MD?
    In the last year, the average rent in Essex, MD was highest in May 2025 when it was $2,850 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Essex, MD?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Essex, MD is $2,500 per month. That is about $800 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Essex, MD?
    There are 20 available houses to rent in Essex, MD.
  • What are some zip codes in Essex, MD?
    Essex, MD includes zip codes such as: 21221.
  • What are some cities near Essex, MD?
    Some nearby cities include: Dundalk, Middle River, Rosedale, Rossville, Edgemere. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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