What is the average apartment size in Essex?

The average size for a Essex, MD apartment is 828 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Essex?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Essex is $1,309 per month, a 2.94% increase from last years average of $1,272.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Essex?

In Essex, studios rent for $945 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,098 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,305 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,827 per month

What is the average apartment size in Essex?

The typical apartment in Essex offers about 828 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Essex?

Studio apartments in Essex average 375 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 621 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 811 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,413 sq. ft.

Essex, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Essex?

The typical rent budget in Essex ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Essex?

In Essex, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Essex is $1,309, a 2.94% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,272.

Studio Apartments at $945 offer the most budget-friendly option with 375 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 621 square feet for $1,098, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,305 offer 811 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,413 sq ft) for $1,827, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Essex, MD

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,309	828 sq. ft.
Studio	$945	375 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,098	621 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,305	811 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,827	1,413 sq. ft.

Essex, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Essex, MD have increased by 2.94% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,272 to $1,309.

What's the typical rent budget in Essex, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Essex, MD (81%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Essex, MD?

6,785 or 42% of the households in Essex, MD are renter-occupied while 9,234 or 58% are owner-occupied.

How Essex Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Essex	$1,309
Baltimore City	$1,650
Silver Spring	$1,948
Rockville	$2,319
Hyattsville	$1,894
Laurel	$1,937
Frederick	$1,915
Gaithersburg	$1,982
Bethesda	$2,779
Annapolis	$2,251
Columbia	$2,123

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Essex apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.