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Rental Market Trends in Essex, ON

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Essex, ON is $1,456/month.

$1,456/month

Average Rent

550 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.8%

Change / Year

29

Available Apartments

Essex rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Essex average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Essex average $1,456 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Essex average per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Essex average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,456/month
550 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,772/month
0 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Essex, ON?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Essex, ON

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Essex, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Essex is $1,456, you’ll want to make about $4,853 per month or $58,236 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.

City

Essex, ON

29 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Essex We Think You'll Love

241 Robinson Ave

241 Robinson Ave

241 Robinson Ave,
Essex, ON N8M 0A8

2 Beds | $2,000

241 Robinson Ave

241 Robinson Ave

241 Robinson Ave,
Essex, ON N8M 0A8

3 Beds | $2,500

89 Draper St

89 Draper St

89 Draper St,
Essex, ON N0R 1G0

1 Bed | $1,550

151 Lane St

151 Lane St

151 Lane St,
Essex, ON N8M 0B2

2 Beds | $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Essex?

The average rent in Essex is $1,456 per month, which is 17.1% lower than the national average of $1,756.

Are rents going up or down in Essex?

Rents in Essex, ON are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $12 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Essex?

In Essex, ON, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

Canada Ontario Essex Rental Trends

Methodology

† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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