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Rental Market Trends in Essex, CT

What is the average rent in Essex, CT?

$1,904/month

Average Rent

568 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Essex, CT is $1,904 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Essex one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Essex, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,904 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,523 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,904/month
568 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,523/month
965 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Essex, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Essex, CT?

Because the average rent in Essex is $1,904, you’ll want to make about $6,346 per month or $76,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Essex, CT

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70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd,
Ivoryton, CT 06442

$1,800 - $2,000 Plus Fees

2 Beds

26 Sunset Terrace

26 Sunset Terrace

26 Sunset Terrace,
Essex, CT 06426

$1,700 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

26 Sunset Terrace

26 Sunset Terrace

26 Sunset Terrace,
Essex, CT 06426

$1,750 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd,
Essex, CT 06442

$1,800 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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