Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $2,700. This is +42%, or $800, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT is $2,700. This is +42%, or $800, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Essex, CT have decreased by 13% in the last month and have increased by 15% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Essex, CT is $2,025. A 1-bedroom apartment in Essex, CT costs about $2,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,450. Houses for rent in Essex, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,695 | 9% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 10% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $1,100 | 5% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Essex, CT.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,900 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Essex, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Essex, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bozrah, CT.
Essex
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Essex, CT is 31% higher than the median rent in Bozrah, CT.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
20 Grove St, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
27 S Main St #9, Essex, CT 06426
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
1 Foxboro Road, Essex, CT 06426
4 beds
4 baths
$12,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
33 Prospect Street, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
27 Plains Road, Essex, CT 06426
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
27 S Main St #9, Essex, CT 06426
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
1 Foxboro Road, Essex, CT 06426
4 beds
4 baths
$12,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
20 Grove St, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
33 Prospect Street, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
27 Plains Road, Essex, CT 06426
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,450
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
190 Westbrook Rd #2A, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Essex
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Essex
27 S Main St #9, Essex, CT 06426
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Essex
33 Prospect Street, Essex, CT 06426
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent