Rent in Essex, MD
A 2-bedroom in Essex, MD (ZIP 21221) typically rents for about $1,340 a month, with a range of $1,340–$2,006. Owner-occupied homes in Baltimore County pay about 1.07% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $939 | $939–$1,523 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,061 | $1,061–$1,625 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,340 | $1,340–$2,006 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,850 | $1,850–$2,509 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,506 | $2,506–$2,789 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Essex ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex, MD?
- About $1,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,340–$2,006. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Essex, MD?
- About $1,061 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,061–$1,625. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Essex, MD?
- About $1,850 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,850–$2,509. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Essex, MD?
- About $939 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $939–$1,523. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Essex, MD?
- About $2,506 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,506–$2,789. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Essex, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Baltimore County pay a typical 1.07% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Essex rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).