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Rental Market Trends in Essex, CT

What is the average rent in Essex, CT?

$1,921/month

Average Rent

568 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Essex, CT Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Essex, CT is $1,921 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Essex one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Essex average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Essex average $1,921 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Essex average $2,546 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Essex average or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,921/month
568 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,546/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 1.3%, which averages out to $26 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 June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Essex, CT
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Essex, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Essex, CT?

Because the average rent in Essex is $1,921, you’ll want to make about $6,403 per month or $76,836 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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How does Essex, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd

70 Pond Meadow Rd,
Ivoryton, CT 06442

$1,900 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

32 West Ave

32 West Ave

32 West Ave,
Essex, CT 06426

$3,900 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds

95 Saybrook Rd

95 Saybrook Rd

95 Saybrook Rd,
Essex, CT 06426

$2,300 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

165 Main St

165 Main St

165 Main St,
Essex, CT 06442

$1,900 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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