How much is rent in Essex, MD?

The average asking rent across the 8 listings we track in Essex, MD is $1,315/mo, with the cheapest starting at $958/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Essex?

Mansfield Woods (Property) Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Essex, MD at $958/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Essex?

Based on the listings we track in Essex, MD: studios around $978/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,196/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,226/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,859/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Essex expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Essex's average rent of $1,315/mo is about 22% below the MD state average of $1,689/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Essex, MD

Across 8 rentals in Essex, MD, the cheapest we list is $958/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,315/mo. That's about 22% under the MD average of $1,689/mo, on the cheaper side for the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,196/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,226/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$958

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,31522% below MD

across all sizes

Average by sizevs MD typical

Studio$97839% below MD

1 bed$1,19627% below MD

2 bed$1,22632% below MD

3 bed$1,85927% below MD

8 rentals in Essex, MD

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at Mansfield Woods (Property) Apartments in Essex, MD

Great deal

Apartment · Essex

$958/mo

3.7(124)

Studio|1 ba|347 ft²

Mansfield Woods (Property) Apartments

710 H Snowberry Court, Essex, MD

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Studio apartment at Hartland Ridge Apartments in Essex, MD

Great deal

Apartment · Essex

$997/mo

3.7(124)

Studio|1 ba|347 ft²

Hartland Ridge Apartments

710 H Snowberry Court, Essex, MD

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2-bedroom apartment at Essex Village And Maryln Gardens Apartments in Essex, MD

Great deal

Apartment · Essex

$1,184/mo

3.4(83)

2 bd|2 ba|604 ft²

Essex Village And Maryln Gardens Apartments

846 Brunswick Rd, Essex, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Queens Purchase Apartments in Essex, MD

Apartment · Essex

$1,192/mo

4.3(19)

1 bd|1 ba|741 ft²

Queens Purchase Apartments

1300 Middleborough Road, Essex, MD

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1-bedroom apartment at Verona At Middle River Apartments in Essex, MD

Apartment · Essex

$1,199/mo

4.3(194)

1 bd|1 ba

Verona At Middle River Apartments

2 Driftwood Court, Essex, MD

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2-bedroom townhome at Gateway Townhomes in Essex, MD

Great deal

Townhome · Essex

$1,268/mo

4.3(19)

2 bd|1 ba|809 ft²

Gateway Townhomes

1460 E Hadwick Dr, Essex, MD

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3-bedroom townhome at Foxridge Townhomes in Essex, MD

Great deal

Townhome · Essex

$1,723/mo

3.0(143)

3 bd|1 ba|1,728 ft²

Foxridge Townhomes

1114 Tace Drive, Essex, MD

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3-bedroom townhome at Walnut Grove Townhomes* in Essex, MD

Townhome · Essex

$1,995/mo

3.4(109)

3 bd|2.5 ba|1,600 ft²

Walnut Grove Townhomes*

953 Walnut Grove Road, Essex, MD

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Renting in Essex, MD: common questions

How much is rent in Essex, MD?: The average asking rent across the 8 listings we track in Essex, MD is $1,315/mo, with the cheapest starting at $958/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Essex?: Mansfield Woods (Property) Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Essex, MD at $958/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Essex?: Based on the listings we track in Essex, MD: studios around $978/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,196/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,226/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,859/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Essex expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Essex's average rent of $1,315/mo is about 22% below the MD state average of $1,689/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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