Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Essex, CT

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.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,700

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
57%
22%
4%
13%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

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 price trends in
Essex, CT

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Essex, CT

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%

-

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

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.

Compare rent prices in Essex, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Essex, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bozrah, CT.

Essex

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,055
increased by8%

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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100 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

27 S Main St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Essex

Townhouse, Condominium Rental - Essex, CT

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